The NeuroMeditations on this page were not professionally recorded.
Please bear with me as I recreate them and hopefully, improve the sound quality.
Brain Exercises will also be up soon!
Weave Yourself INTO Life Through Fostering Connection
"Recognition of Humanity should be the central focus of Human Existence." ~ Paulo Freire
"I dream of a world where I can lay my vulnerabilities out there, open for everyone, until they are my strengths. I am longing for this."
Harper Steele
Having healthy, loving, supportive, encouraging people in your life makes SUCH a HUGE difference.
If you don't feel you have enough of that in your life, find ways to get connected with: support groups for whatever issue you face (to find others who understand your struggle), groups aligned with your spiritual beliefs, a book club, volunteering with any organization you care about, search and expand your ideas about connecting with others.
Neuro-Tools for Increasing Connection with & Compassion for Self AND Others
This NeuroMeditation guides you through increasing love and compassion for yourself. Observe yourself and how the experiences of life have impacted you. Through the lens of love, connect with both giving and receiving whatever is needed, fostering and growing your compassion and understanding for yourself.
Music: Healing Mother by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation anchors you into your stable, rooted self using the vagus nerve; balances the mind through bi-laterall focus and bi-lateral touch
Music: Vagus Nerve Stimulation by Narayanjot Records on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation is the basis and foundation of Open Heart meditations. It increases love and compassion for self and others.
Music: Peaceful Garden by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation uses imagery of being both the single rooted tree AND the entire forest to Open the Heart and increase connection
Music: Morning Flute Music - New Day by Buddha’s Flute on YouTube
The Net of Indra: An Open Heart Meditation for Connection
This Open Heart NeuroMeditation increases the felt sense of being woven into the very fabric of life
Music: Village Love Story by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
The system responds and can return to calm when you send it messages of safety. This NeuroMeditation is helpful for that, or whenever you need a barrier to the world, a deep sense of safety, unconditional love and support, or when you are doing difficult work. It can build and generate a stronger connection with yourself and various parts of yourself.
Music: Golden Blossom - Tranquil Flute by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
For more information, go to the SAFTEY page
Go to the Vagus Nerve and Polyvagal Theory Page for images, links and More Info
NeuroMeditations for Connecting Through & With Nature
Meditation for Connecting with Awe & Wonder
Awe is beneficial for everyone, especially when dealing with anything difficult. Do this often - even for a couple minutes when you are stressed/overwhelmed/hurting. This NeuroMeditation guides you through remembering with all of your senses an experience of being in a place where you FELT AWE
Music: Village Love Story by Buddha’s Flute on YouTube
This Focus NeuroMeditation uses imagery of the tree of life; drawing energy up from your roots and down from your limbs and leaves, allowing them to mingle, grow and connect you with the vitality of life.
Music: Golden Blossom by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation anchors you in your strong, immoveable center and allows you to rest in strength as you observe all thought, feeling and sensation that arises
Music: Bamboo Garden by Buddha’s Flute on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation uses imagery of being both the single rooted tree AND the entire forest to Open the Heart and increase connection
Music: Morning Flute Music - New Day by Buddha’s Flute on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation connects you with being like a tree and then slowly to the feeling of being the entire, vast and expansive forest
Music: Relaxing Flute Falling Leaves by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
Important Cautions!!
What is toxic positivity? How do people engaging in toxic positivity impact people who are struggling with any issue? Learn how to identify and avoid toxic positivity in yourself and in others. Additionally this discusses what to say to people who approach you with toxic positivity.
Grifters abound in the "healing" profession and community. Watch this video for some information on how to avoid those who are preying on your vulnerability, pain, suffering, difficulty and/or struggle. Be CAUTIOUS with your heart, mind and psyche - treat it with the care it deserves with choosing who you work with.
The POWER of PLAY
Leisure games especially can be so helpful for getting yourself moving, connecting with others and engaging with playfulness. This can serve as a powerful antidote to many issues.
When we connect with playfulness our Vagus Nerve is in the calm/ rest & digest and the tend & befriend state. This is when we are in neutral and homeostasis.
Living by the Law of Kindness Increases Feelings of Connection
If you live by one sole law, live by this one to increase feelings of connection and compassion for others.
For more on connecting more fully with yourself and who YOU are... go to the Know Thyself page
Interested in learning more? Click the link above for course descriptions and details.