Audio Meditations

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1-Minute Meditation

A short (approx. 1 minute) meditation that you can use at any time and anywhere.

Believe it or not, taking just one minute to meditate can do wonders for your mental and emotional well-being. This is great for those times recovering after your baby has had a meltdown, or waiting for your baby to finish their nap in the car (although not whilst driving!)

A short (approx. 3 minutes) meditation that you can use at any time.

'The Breathing Space' meditation. is a 3-minute technique that helps you pause and focus on the present moment. By doing this, you can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, improve your focus, increase self-awareness and overall feel more balanced and in control.

And the best part is, you can do it anywhere and at any time, even when you're in the middle of changing a diaper or feeding a baby. It's a quick and easy way to take a break and recenter yourself amidst the busyness of being a new mum.

A mindful meditation to gain awareness of your body.

Body scan meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that involves focusing your attention on each part of your body, one at a time. The goal of the body scan is to cultivate awareness and relaxation in the body, as well as to release tension and stress.

As with all of the meditations, it's normal for thoughts and distractions to arise during a body scan meditation, but the key is to acknowledge them and gently redirect your focus back to your body. With regular practice, body scan meditation can help you feel more relaxed and aware, both physically and mentally.

A body scan is ideally practised either lying down or sitting with a straight back on the floor or a chair. It is best to practice this in a quiet area where you are unlikely to be disturbed. The most important thing is that you make yourself comfortable.

A meditation to practice focusing attention on your breath.

Mindfulness of breathing, also known as mindful breathing. It's a form of meditation that involves focusing on your breath. By doing this, you can activate your relaxation response which helps to lower stress levels. It also helps you to focus better and be more present in the moment, which can be helpful when you're dealing with the distractions and demands of being a new mum. Not only that, but it helps to increase self-awareness and improve sleep.

Ideally, find a quiet, comfortable place to sit where you won't be disturbed. You can sit in a chair or on the floor with a cushion or blanket. You could also practice this meditation whilst your baby is sleeping on you!