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Mindful and Reflective Moments

On each episode of Mindful and Reflective Moments, members from the Vassar College community will share a mindfulness practice and how their practice sustains them during these uncertain times. This podcast originated as a daily, virtual mindfulness practice offered via Zoom. We started this project as soon as we transitioned to online learning. The intention of the project was to offer a moment to pause. After the semester ended, we received positive feedback! Members of the Vassar community valued our program and wanted more of these opportunities. We hope that you enjoy the podcast and find it helpful and meaningful! Mindful and Reflective Moments is a collaboration of Vassar College's Counseling Service, the Office of Health Promotion and Education, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and Contemplative Practices, and the Office of Student Growth and Engagement.

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Mindful and Reflective Moments

Pia Behmuaras ‘23 - “A Flash of Meditation”

May 19, 2021 • Vassar College • Season 1 • Episode 8

It’s difficult to find long periods of time to relax every day. With this episode, and just 5 minutes out of your day, you will get your heartbeat slowed down, breathing expanded, and overall energy lifted from stress or negative thoughts. Who knows, you might even fall in love with meditation and stretch it longer each day!

Speaker 1:
Welcome to Mindful and Reflective Moments. And thank you for joining us. In each episode, the Vassar College community member will share a mindfulness practice and explore how their practice sustains them during these uncertain times. We hope that you enjoy the podcast and find it helpful and meaningful.

Pia:
Hi everyone. I'm Pia. And I would like to lead you through a brief meditation inspired by Mooji to feel grounded and connected in this moment.

Pia:
So first become comfortable in your body. Sit back as if you were about to read your favorite book or chat with your best friend. When you're ready gently soften your gaze or close your eyes. Take three very deep breaths in, hold it for a few seconds and let it out.

Pia:
You do not have to make any effort or do anything to relax, to notice the natural feeling of being. Bring your attention to here and now. As you bring your attention to here and now notice your thoughts, don't follow along or engage with them, just let them be. Feel the natural easiness of just being. What do you feel in your body right now? Become aware without judging or analyzing. From head to toe watch but don't connect.

Pia:
Just repeat, I am. Detach yourself from the meaning and repeat, I am. Now take this feeling of not doing, not knowing but just being and gently open your eyes when you're ready.

Pia:
As you go about your day, you can feel the sense of lightness, of presence blossoming in you. Remember it will always be there no matter what happens. Thank you for choosing to be mindful and meditate for a minute.

Speaker 1:
Mindful and Reflective Moments is brought to you by the Vassar College Counseling Service, the Office of Health Promotion and Education, the Office of Student Growth and Engagement and the Office of Spiritual Life and Contemplative Practices.