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Stillness is a not so common occurrence in most of our lives. Join yoga & meditation teacher Braydon Mackenzie in finding it through guided meditations. Beginner to experienced meditator there is something for you here. Learn to harness the breath, still the body and observe the mind through many different styles of meditation.

Braydon Mackenzie


    • Apr 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Peace Among the Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 12:48


    This is a present moment style of guided meditation. We don't always have a peaceful, noise free environment in which to meditate. Therefore the focus of this meditation practice is to learn how to find peace among all the noise we are often surrounded by. All the music included in this podcast is available for free download as well, just follow the link below. https://soundcloud.com/withnature   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   "Into Stillness" is available on all other podcast platforms as well.   Catch me on Instagram @braydonmackenzie

    30 Minute Music Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 32:08


    This practice is 30 minutes of completely original music combined into one incredible meditation. This is the perfect practice for relaxation, anxiety relief and focus. All the music included in this podcast is available for free download as well, just follow the link below. https://soundcloud.com/withnature   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   "Into Stillness" is available on all other podcast platforms as well.   Catch me on Instagram @braydonmackenzie

    A Meditation On So'ham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 13:34


    With this new episode comes another new backing track produced specially for this meditation called “ethereal”. This new practice is a reimagining of a previous episode based on the ancient mantra So'ham. What makes So'ham so special is that it is present within us, heard in the sound of our inhalation and exhalation. It is also believed that So'ham is an answer to Ko'ham, meaning "Who am I?" The universe answers this question with So'ham, communicating that "You are the same as I am.” The track "ethereal" is available for streaming and free download through my musical alias 'nature', link HERE.   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Download 5 FREE Meditation Scripts from Into Stillness   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok @braydonmackenzie

    Twilight Sound Bath

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 11:51


    This is a very special episode of Into Stillness. For the first time I have produced the music for the meditation as well as the vocal portion, instead of just licensing music online. I am incredibly happy with the finished product and feel it represents exactly what I dreamed of creating when I first began this podcast. I hope this meditation resonates with you as much as it does with me. The track "twilight sonata" is available for streaming and free download through my musical alias 'nature', link HERE.   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Download 5 FREE Meditation Scripts from Into Stillness   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok @braydonmackenzie

    The 5 Minute Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 5:34


    This episode is an incredibly direct and focused practice for the times you simply only have 5 minutes for meditation. Its not everyday we have 20-30 minutes for our personal practice. Often we can only fit in maybe 5 minutes but that 5 minutes is still very important and thats what this guided meditation is for. I hope it is of some service to you.   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Download 5 FREE Meditation Scripts from Into Stillness   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok @braydonmackenzie

    Ocean Waves Meditation Remastered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 14:32


    A simple meditation created to unify the breath with the movement of ocean waves. During this meditation we harness the power of ujjayi pranayama and merge it with our incredible ability of visualization. I truly hope you enjoy one of my favourite styles of practice.   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Prana Meditation Remastered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 21:00


    This is a remastered version of one of my favourite early episodes of the podcast. I have learned a lot about editing vocal audio and have upgraded my equipment since I released the original version. Therefore I thought I would bring back a few of my favourite episodes and remaster them. I hope you enjoy this version even more than the first!   "This meditation intends to connect you more to the vital life force that is prana. In this guided practice we dive into what prana is, ways to facilitate circulation of prana in meditation, where prana resides and how it moves through the body and finally how to feel each prana vayu in the body through the breath."   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Ancient Forest Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 15:00


    This is a guided imagery and visualization meditation where we are headed into the forest once more. This time into an old growth forest. I particularly enjoy writing, recording and editing these one as I feel a deep attachment to the subject matter. I hope that comes across in the resulting guided practice.   “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Lotus Flower Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 19:21


    This is a guided meditation centred around the lotus flower. The unique symbol that is the lotus flower is universal to us all, not just to those of religion. After all, no one can lay claim to the lotus, one of the most beautiful and symbolically rich flowers of the natural world. “The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals” - Khalil Gibran   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Check out the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    Meditation and the Breath (Everything You Need to Know)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 12:05


    Our breath is one of if not the most important part of our meditation practice. How we breathe is how we gain control of and influence our well-being. In this episode of Into Stillness I provide you with everything you need to know about the breath as it relates to meditation in just 10 minutes. I hope this proves a helpful resource for anyone listening.   Please support me by subscribing, sharing this episode and leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy it! Helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Meditation for Mental Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 14:33


    This is a meditation for mental clarity. Our meditation practice is not about controlling the mind, it is about understanding the tendencies of the mind. Through this practice we also come to understand the connection between our physical body, our energetic body, our mind and our breath. An imbalance in one creates a disturbance in another. When we sit to practice we work to harmonize each one, getting rid of any dissonance in the system, even if for just a short while. Overtime this is where our clarity comes from. Overtime we increase the capability of our mind to sift through the rapid waves of thoughts, identify what's important, what we can let go of and become less reactive.   Please support me by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    Gratitude Meditation With Mindfuldave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 15:03


    On this special episode of Into Stillness I have a guest meditation by my German brother David (@mindfuldave). David and I met on a yoga teacher training a couple years ago in Bali and have finally gotten around to collaborating on a meditation together. This is a wonderful gratitude meditation paired with some breath work and one very smooth German voice. I know you will enjoy this practice just as much as I did. Hopefully we have the chance to work together again in the future.   Please support David and I by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps us reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   Please follow David here and support him online. He also has a German podcast I highly recommend checking out right here!   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    Japa Meditation ”Om Sri Ramaya Namaha”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 23:16


    Happy new year everyone! Starting this new year strong on the Into Stillness podcast with my personal favourite japa practice. For this episode of the podcast we are working with the mantra “Om Sri Ramaya Namaha” for a japa style meditation. Om Sri Ramaya Namaha is a mantra that is used to honour Lord Rama, a god and incarnation of Vishnu. Lord Rama is known by devotees as the one who rejoices and brings joy, as well as peace and justice to the world. Chanting the mantra is said to engender in the yogi god consciousness and a connection to divine truths and blessings. Om Sri Ramaya Namaha can be translated and interpreted from the Sanskrit as, “Salutations to Rama, the bestower of happiness, inner peace and balance. May your warrior energy, inner focus and personal integrity reside within me.”   Please support me by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    SOS Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 5:30


    For this episode of the podcast I have created a 5 minute SOS or emergency meditation. This meditation is for a time when you feel overwhelmed, for when everything just feels like too much and you need a moment to forget it all and just relax. It can also be used as a reminder of the tools you have readily available to you in difficult times. You hold more power than you may believe and you are stronger than you sometimes feel.   Please support me by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Nature Bath

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 17:24


    Sticking with the recent theme of nature styled meditations I have been creating. This episode features a sound based meditation focusing on the sounds of nature. It's been proven that playing 'natural sounds' affects the bodily systems that control the flight-or-fright and rest-digest autonomic nervous systems, with associated effects in the resting activity of the brain. The sounds of nature are a pure and natural symphony unlike any other. I will be stepping away from the nature theme for the next few meditations so look forward to that!   Please support me by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Moonglade

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 20:38


    I have always wanted to try out a guided meditation that leans more towards fantasy, my all time favourite genre when it comes to books. I came across the word “moonglade” a while back when scrolling the internet for inspiration, and it sparked an idea. I am very excited to have finally brought that idea to fruition and hope it comes across how I pictured it in my mind. I would love to know if you enjoyed this episode or not. I plan to do more in this fantastical style in the future and want to improve the imagery and delivery as best I can!   Please support me by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    Into the Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 18:42


    This is a very special guided imagery meditation. I wanted to recreate the type of feeling I receive from being in the wilderness, inside a guided meditation. This feeling is part of the main intention behind the podcast itself and I hope I am able to share even a small part of that with you.   Please support me by leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Sunset Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 11:38


    This a companion episode to the last episode, “The Sunrise Meditation”. I would love you to try doing each one with the sunrise and the sunset (in a single day if possible). Both meditations follow a similar format but touch on different ideas relating to the particular aspects each phase of the suns daily journey relates to (in my mind).   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Sunrise Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 15:09


    Finally back from a couple month break! The podcast will be back to its regular schedule or at least every 2 weeks. This meditation was inspired by an early morning adventure to watch the sunrise. I recommend trying it with a sunrise yourself or at least in a sunlit place. This meditation is a combination of breath awareness and guided imagery. I truly hope you enjoy it and look forward to the next episode.   I have been working on a new project for the last couple months. I can't say what it is exactly just yet but it's about 150 pages at the moment if you know what I mean…   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Illuminated Body

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 11:46


    On this episode of the podcast I have a body scan rooted in gratitude for all that it provides and allows us to experience. The miracle of the human body is often overlooked as we move through life and my aim with guided meditation is to illuminate that miracle. I personally find body scans to be one of the most relaxing and grounding forms of mindfulness meditation. With this particular one I hope to leave you with a strong sense of appreciation for the body and all its capabilities.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Moment for Pause

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 7:00


    This week on the podcast is a short meditation aimed at finding a small moment in the day to pause and check in with yourself, the breath and the body. A moment for when you are feeling overwhelmed, too busy, maybe anxious or just want to take a few minutes to break up the day and collect your thoughts. During this guided practice you will move through a few quick exercises to centre yourself and slow down.This is something I do regularly and find to be very helpful.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Springtime Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 15:47


    This week on the podcast is a meditation all about transition and the spring season. It’s with this time of year, that everything enters a state of renewal and this can directly speak to our mentality. Especially in tough times, a tangible experience of a new start can be tremendously helpful. Nothing in nature is ever really final, for it begins anew every season, recycling last year’s debris into rich compost in which to grow something else.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Fireside Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 17:41


    On this episode of the podcast we turn our focus to a specific element and that is fire, or heat. We move through three different ways in which you can utilize this element for a meditation practice. Those being the breath, with the use of props and through visualization. The element of fire is also known as one of cleansing and so in this guided meditation we build heat in the body and at the same time look to cleanse ourselves of stress and unwanted feelings.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Music Bath

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 21:05


    For this episode of the podcast I am returning to one of my favourite styles and that is sound. This is the third instalment in my series of sound based guided meditations. The focus for these being the music and using it as your point of concentration for the duration of the practice. There is a small amount of speaking and guided practice in the beginning but after that I leave you to sit for however long you choose. The music will eventually fade and end. Hazrat Inayat Khan once said, “Sound is the force of creation, the true whole. Music then, becomes the voice of the great cosmic oneness and therefore an optimal way to reach a true state of healing.”   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The One Word Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 15:32


    On this episode of the podcast I have for you a new repetition style meditation revolving around the idea of a single word. This one word could represent something that you wish to be, a feeling you wish to embody, something you want to obtain, anything of that nature but the goal of this guided meditation is to manifest something from this word. Words have great power, and the more we align ourselves with positive words and ways of thinking the less hold negative words and ways of thinking have over us.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Slow Breath Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 10:20


    For this episode of the podcast I wanted to do something simple and shorter than the past few months, while also approaching the breath meditation in a new way. I listened to a podcast recently with zen master Roshi Norma Wong where she spoke about her meditation practice. She focuses on slowing down the breath to under two breaths per minute during her practice. On top of that she aims at having her breath rate at under five breaths per minute for one third of her waking hours. This conscious act is a step towards oneness. Through a consistent focus on slowing down your breath throughout your day, over time you may notice subtle changes in your connection and experience of life.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    Breath of the Wind Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 16:06


    This weeks episode is about finding connections between the human experience and the natural world. In yoga there are five winds of the body. They govern different areas and different physical and subtle activities. The natural phenomenon of the wind is associated with a whole host of different things. In this guided meditation I aim to tie the two together. I am trying to push the creativity of these meditation so I hope you enjoy the final product.   Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.   I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    Japa Meditation "Om Tat Sat"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 15:37


    Not only do I have a brand new japa style meditation for everyone today but it’s also the one year anniversary of Into Stillness! 54 episodes to date and over 5000 downloads in 65+ countries. I wasn’t sure how this was going to turn out when I started it —during a pandemic mind you— but its turned into my favourite creation. Recently I expanded the Into Stillness idea into a workshop and began doing the meditations I write for the podcast live on Sunday mornings. Looking forward to what another year brings. I also want to say thank you to everyone who has listened, I truly appreciate all the support!! Todays episode is based around the mantra “Om Tat Sat”. Om Tat Sat is a Sanskrit mantra found in the Bhagavad Gita. Each of the three sounds is a symbolic representation of God. Om is the sound of Brahman or the ultimate reality. Tat is the mantra of Shiva. Sat is the mantra of Vishnu, which can also be interpreted as truth. The repetition of this mantra encourages the mind to enter into a meditative state so that the practitioner may begin to connect with the higher Self or the Divine within. Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    The Summit Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 15:22


    This week I have for you another venture into the world of guided imagery I love so much. I will always be amazed by the power of the imagination from just a few words, intention and some great music. I have had this one on my brainstorm list since the very beginning I believe and couldn’t be more excited to see it finally come to fruition. I really hope you enjoy it and I look forward to creating the next guided imagery meditation for all of you. If you have any requests please don’t hesitate to let me know! Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Meditation for Self Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 15:23


    This weeks episode is a meditation for self forgiveness. As Alexander Pope said, “to err is human, to forgive, divine”. Forgiveness is often a difficult journey to embrace but know that forgiveness is not a weakness. Forgiveness in positive psychology is most often viewed as a character strength and a virtue worth pursuing for everyone who desires a greater sense of wellbeing. Forgiveness of ourselves and others leads to increased feelings of self worth and decreased psychological stress. This allows you to live a more satisfied and fulfilling life because you are moving beyond the negative feelings that hold you down and control your thinking and behaviour. Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste.   A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.    I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your Own At Home Practice right now on my website!   If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me!   Show Notes Here!   Download my FREE Meditation Journals   Subscribe on Youtube   Follow me on Instagram

    A Rainy Day Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 15:07


    Back with a new guided meditation this week. One I have wanted to do for a while but wasn’t able to get the concept and script down for until recently. I love the sound of rain and have always believed that nature provides us with an abundance of things that can be used to find moments of peace among that which brings us unease. You need only remember they are there. I have done many meditations that follow that idea and will continue to do so as they tend to be the most popular ones. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed creating it.Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. A new LIVE MEDITATION with me every Sunday at 11am EST. Sign up RIGHT HERE to get on the mailing list where I send out the link to join on Sunday mornings.  I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Live Meditations & Into Stillness Workshop Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 6:14


    On this milestone 50th episode of 'Into Stillness' I am very excited to announce I am beginning weekly live meditations on Sundays at 9am EST and teaching an 'Into Stillness' workshop in February! I look forward to connecting with you through these live offerings.The weekly live meditations will begin this Sunday, Feb 7th. Beginning with a Breath Awareness style of meditation. These meditation will be on a donation based structure so they are completely free but if you feel like donating to support me and the podcast then you are able to do so. Each week I will do a poll on my instagram (@braydonmackenzie) to decide which meditation we will be doing on the following Sunday. So make sure to follow me there and vote for your favourite idea. You will need at the very least a meditation cushion and I recommend a blanket and anything else you want to feel as comfortable as possible. Also something to play music on as I will be providing music each week to be played along with the guided meditation. Its not necessary of course but I feel it really enhances the experience. You can sign up right here! https://www.braydonmackenzie.com/live-class-signup The 'Into Stillness' workshop is being done in partner with Taiga Yoga & Therapy Centre based out of Yellowknife, NT. It's a studio run by my friend Cora who I did one of my teacher trainings with and I couldn't be more excited to work with them. The workshop is $25 and is a 90min class focusing on functional movement, mobility and meditation. The aim being to maintain and improve whole body mobility, make seated positions more comfortable and dive deeper into your meditation practice. It's taking place on Saturday, February 20th at 1:00-2:30pm MST which is 3pm EST and 12pm PST. You can sign up right here! http://www.taigayoga.com/workshops/2021/2/20/into-stillnessPlease consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    My Meditation Journey (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 23:43


    This episode is a something I have not done before on the podcast but hope to do more of in the future. I wanted to do an episode that gives you more of an insight into who I am and how I began my meditation practice. So for this episode I take you through the three phases of my meditation journey so far and shine a light on what it has been like for me personally to discover my passion for it and to experience all the benefits first hand. Hopefully some of the information I share can help you with your meditation practice and aid you in reaching some breakthrough moments. Let me know if you like this style of episode and I will plan to do more.Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    A Journey Into Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 21:58


    This episode of the podcast is a journey into sound and your self. The power of sound can be truly healing. It has been used for thousands of years in some of the most ancient and time honoured spirituality practices. Everything in existence vibrates and through our human physiology we receive and perceive acoustic waves of sound which can be experiences of incredible beauty.Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

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    The Surrounding Energy Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 15:07


    For this episode we aim to connect with and experience the energy of this world. All day, every day, you can feel this energy through the act of breathing. You can see this energy too, although it’s not often perceived as such. I hope this meditation helps you to recognize that which surrounds us all day but is not always clear or easy to feel and see.Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    The Intention Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 18:59


    The first podcast episode of the new year is a meditation is about intention and how we want to embrace the concept moving into the future. For intention is the seed that creates our future. Hsing Yun said, “Intention is the core of all conscious life. Conscious intention colours and moves everything”. Each day we continue to consciously connect with our inner intentions they become more a part of us. I hope this meditation can aid in shining a light on what truly moves you.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    A Reflection Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 21:23


    For the last episode of the year we turn to Reflection. Reflection isn’t something I have utilized to its full extent in the past. Often it’s a quick journaling thing I check off a list to satisfy something within myself. This allows me to skip past it quickly and not actually spend enough time seriously considering what served me this past year and what I really need to give up and let go. Whether that be certain behaviours, endeavours or ways of thinking, especially in regards to ourselves.How can we move into this new year with more love and compassion for ourselves and others? What practices should we continue to foster or incorporate into our lives that will elevate how we show up for and support this world? These are the kinds of questions we need to ask. The self work of the individual is one of the greatest catalysts to change in this world.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I recently released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    A Cozy Winter Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 13:51


    This last episode of the podcast before Christmas & the holidays is just a fun idea I had. A guided imagery meditation centred around sitting in front of a fire on Christmas Day. Using that warm and cozy feeling it brings as a stepping point to find that feeling within you wherever you may be.Please consider leaving a review online if you happen to enjoy the episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I hope this finds each and every one of you and your families safe and well. Have a wonderful holiday weekend! I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    The Slow Down Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 21:19


    Moving into the holidays I wanted to create and share a meditation that invites us to slow everything down, hoping that it will instill within you a desire to do so more frequently. Often slowing down is difficult. Slowing down can feel like you’re not doing something you should be and it is common to feel undeserving of it. A constant fast pace, knocking down to do lists, always chasing the next thing way of life is glorified in our current time and it can be unhealthy.You deserve to slow down. You deserve time to look after yourself and what’s going on inside. Not only do you deserve it but you need it. Theres a healing that takes place in this space.Please leave a review if you happen to enjoy this episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    The Inner Quiet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 16:41


    It’s a common misconception in meditation that we are to simply shut off the mind, still all thoughts. Thoughts are not the enemy. The minds sole purpose is to think and it will continue to do so. We aim to focus that thinking in a single direction. Some days that will be easier than others. That is a commonality for all of us in meditation. Whether this is your first or one thousandth time meditating, know you are not alone in this and we are all with you. We are walking our mind towards the inner quiet. Please leave a review on iTunes if you happen to enjoy this episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    The Snowfall Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 13:27


    A recent epic snowfall in my area sparked the idea for this weeks episode of the podcast. I’m back with another guided imagery style meditation but this time its winter themed. I went to a park near me and filmed a video to go along with the meditation also which can be seen with the YouTube version. Let me know if you enjoy this style of podcast and if you have any requests don’t hesitate to ask.Please leave a review on iTunes if you happen to enjoy this episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    The Last 4 of the 8 Limbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 11:50


    I am back after a couple weeks break while I moved and got settled into a new location. On this episode I have decided to share some information and explanation on the last 4 limbs of the 8 limbs of yoga.If you have a consistent or even semi-consistent yoga and/or meditation practice, it is likely you have at least heard of the “8 Limbs of Yoga” passed down from Patanjali. These 8 limbs being: the yamas, the niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana & samadhi. Together these 8 limbs constitute the path of Raja Yoga (self-discipline and practice).All of the 8 limbs contribute to and directly affect the ultimate goal of the practice—samadhi—but only the last few directly relate to meditation. Here we are going to go over the last 4 limbs and discuss the importance and concept of each one, as they can be difficult to understand to a certain degree.Please leave a review on iTunes if you happen to enjoy this episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I truly appreciate each and every one of you who listen to and take something away from this podcast. Until next time and with love, namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: A Guide to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Repetition Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 14:04


    On last weeks episode I shared an educational intro into Japa Meditation. So this week I thought I should provide what can be called the non-traditional form of Japa, that being Repetition Meditation. This meditation style revolves around repeating a positive word or affirmation that aligns with how you feel or a feeling you are trying to evoke in the moment. Often practiced by repeating this word or phrase as you inhale and then again as you exhale. Using the repetition as a focus point to bring your mind back when it inevitably wanders.To aid with your practice, I have created a FREE Meditation Journal which is available down below if you are looking for a digital resource to assist you. If you would like a physical resource I also have my complete book on the practice of meditation available for purchase on my website (link below).I hope this practice finds you well and thank you for allowing me to share it with you. Namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Japa Meditation 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 17:01


    My personal meditation practice consists almost solely of Japa meditation. So on this weeks podcast episode I take you through a complete rundown of the practice: what it is, how to practice it and an introduction to the world of mantras. It is such a wonderful practice that I have connected with very deeply since first being introduced to it over a year ago. If this is your first experience with Japa, I hope this serves to be a good stepping stone into the practice and piques your curiosity.I also have a FREE Japa Meditation Journal available down below as well if you are looking for a resource for your own practice.Please leave a review on iTunes if you happen to enjoy this episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I hope this episode finds you well and I thank you for allowing me to share it with you.Namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Present Moment Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 12:30


    Present moment or mindfulness meditation is the style of meditation we explore this week. The focus of this style of meditation is to completely immerse yourself in the present moment and try not to be pulled into the past or the future by the fluctuations of the mind. Notice the sounds around you, feelings in the body, observe thoughts as they arise, do not cast judgement, and just experience true presence.Please leave a review on iTunes if you happen to enjoy this episode, helps me reach more people and spread the practice of meditation.I hope this practice finds you well and thank you for allowing me to share it with you. Namaste. I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    A Quick Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 7:54


    This episode is a quick guided meditation that is easeful and accessible for all levels of practitioner. It is a perfect practice for when you are short on time or don't feel sitting for a longer meditation.I hope this practice finds you well and thank you for allowing me to share it with you.Namaste! I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Daily Advanced Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 37:05


    On this episode I am sharing my current complete daily advanced meditation practice. It includes the chanting of mantras, the practice of kapalabhati & anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing), various awareness exercises and an option for japa or breath awareness meditation. It is recommended that you be familiar with the pranayama practices included and to be able to remain seated comfortably for at least 45 minutes before doing this meditation.If you are looking to improve your hip mobility —which will allow you to sit comfortably for longer periods of time— then check out this 45 minute hip mobility & flexibility practice.I hope this practice finds you well. Much Love.Namaste! I just released the most in-depth meditation course for beginner & intermediate practitioners! You can purchase MEDITATION 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Lauren Eckstrom Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 49:13


    This is the second interview in a 3 part series on the 'Into Stillness' podcast with my greatest mentors in life to celebrate the release of my new complete course ‘Meditation 101’. On this episode of the podcast I am truly blessed to have on Lauren Eckstrom! She is the very first yoga teacher in my life that really inspired me to dive deeper into the practice and eventually to become a yoga teacher myself. On this episode we discuss the role of the teacher, how becoming a mother has affected her meditation practice, the vipassana experience & much more.Please check her out on instagram (@laureneckstrom) and also check out Inner Dimension TV for a complete online yoga experience! Brought to you by Lauren and Travis Eliot (@realtraviseliot). I truly hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast. I am pretty new to interviewing and was definitely a little nervous. Coming up next we have a conversation with Dylan Werner!If you are interested in my brand new course on meditation, you can purchase MEDITATION 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

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    Basic Pranayama Sequence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 17:25


    In this episode we move through a basic pranayama sequence consisting of kalapabhati & anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing). It is recommended you understand the basics of each breathing exercise for this practice but other than that this is a beginner pranayama practice that is accessible for all levels of practitioner.This is the perfect sequence to perform in the morning before a meditation practice as it works to cleanse the airways and balance both sides of the body (ida & pingala, sun & moon, ha & tha energies).I hope this practice finds you well.Namaste! If you are interested in meditation, you can sign up to be notified of the release of my brand new course Meditation 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! The most in depth meditation course for beginners and it comes out on October 3rd. If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram 

    Daniel Rama & Shakti Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 34:24


    This is the first interview in a 3 part series with my greatest mentors in the practice of meditation to coincide with the release of my new course. On this episode of the podcast I am truly blessed to have on Daniel Rama & Shakti! Two of my greatest teachers and true friends. We discuss their journey into the practice of meditation, what it’s like sharing a meditation practice together, the science of asana, japa meditation and more. They are a wealth of information when it comes to meditation and the practice of yoga.Please check them out on instagram (@danielrama_ @shaktibird_) and also check out the @becomingbalance app on IOS and Android.I truly hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast. I am completely new to interviewing and was definitely very nervous for this one. Coming up next we have conversations with Lauren Eckstrom and Dylan Werner!If you are interested in my brand new course on meditation, you can sign up to be notified of the release of Meditation 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice right now on my website! Sign up right here! To be notified of the release of Meditation 101. If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

    Introducing Meditation 101! The Most In Depth Meditation Course for Beginners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 3:06


    Blessings everyone, today I want to take a moment to introduce my new complete course on the practice of meditation called Meditation 101: How to Build & Deepen Your At Home Practice. The most in depth meditation course for beginners. It’s been a passion project of mine for the better part of a year now and I couldn’t be happier to have it out in the world.. well almost! It will be released on October 3rd, just under a month from now. I will share a lot more about this in the coming weeks. Including interviews discussing meditation with all my mentors, a giveaway with some awesome prizes and a 5 day meditation challenge to dip your toes into different styles of meditation. You can sign up right now on my website braydonmackenzie.com to be notified when the course is available and there will also be early bird pricing available a full week leading up to release day!Included in the course is my new 24 page book on meditation, 15 high quality instructional videos, 15 custom guided meditations, a roadmap to building your own meditation practice, lifetime access & more!The topics covered include the anatomy & benefits of meditation, meditation history, styles of meditation, postures for meditation plus demonstrations of them & exercises to make seated positions more accessible, finding your breath & basic pranayama, common challenges with meditation, distractions & how to overcome them, how to structure your at home practice through a series of questions, external resources and in depth japa meditation instruction.If you are looking to expand your knowledge on the practice of meditation, build an at home practice that fits your needs and deepen that practice into something consistent and beneficial to your life. Then you are who I created this course for. I teach you everything I have learned through my international teacher trainings with Dylan Werner, Daniel Rama, Sarah Bonsall & Kelly Smith, compounded upon by my own self study. This has truly been a labour of love for me as I believe there is no singular practice more beneficial to ones wellbeing than a daily meditation practice. I like to say that every step we take to better understand our internal world is a step that impacts our outer world and those we share it with. I hope we can share this journey into meditation together.Namaste. If you live in Hamilton, ON or the surrounding area and are interested in private yoga & meditation sessions, contact me! Show Notes Here! Download my FREE Meditation Journals Subscribe on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

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