60 acast.com <![CDATA[Aviva's Meditations]]> https://www.avivacoaching.com en Aviva Kamander business owners,solopreneurs ,entrepreneurs,guided meditation ,mindful compassion ,balanced lifestyle ,resilience ,mindset ,stress-management,mindfulness Aviva Kamander MidLife Unfolding Welcome! My name is Aviva Kamander, and I've been working as a licensed psychotherapist for over 20 years, counseling and coaching clients.


Here, you'll find guided meditations designed to help you relate to your thoughts differently, navigate uncertainty, and improve your overall well-being each day.


I hope you enjoy them.


Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to the following practitioners for sharing their practice, wisdom, and insights: Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chodron, Paul Gilbert, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Zindel Segal, Dennis Tirch, Laura Silberstein-Tirch, Kelly Wilson, Jillian Pransky, Sally Kempton, Jack Kornfield, Salle M. Redfield, Tara Brach, Tuere Sala, Julianna Raye, and Shinzen Young.

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]]> Welcome! My name is Aviva Kamander, and I've been working as a licensed psychotherapist for over 20 years, counseling and coaching clients.


Here, you'll find guided meditations designed to help you relate to your thoughts differently, navigate uncertainty, and improve your overall well-being each day.


I hope you enjoy them.


Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to the following practitioners for sharing their practice, wisdom, and insights: Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chodron, Paul Gilbert, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Zindel Segal, Dennis Tirch, Laura Silberstein-Tirch, Kelly Wilson, Jillian Pransky, Sally Kempton, Jack Kornfield, Salle M. Redfield, Tara Brach, Tuere Sala, Julianna Raye, and Shinzen Young.

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]]> false Aviva Kamander info+668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5@mg-eu.acast.com 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 aviva-coaching episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1720453329799-64ce62c5936a49ecebe771f4184036d5.jpeg https://www.avivacoaching.com <![CDATA[Aviva's Meditations]]> Rest Meditation Rest Meditation Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:33:12 GMT 5:15 68e2c323035190b6f03f9937 false https://shows.acast.com/aviva-coaching/episodes/68e2c323035190b6f03f9937 68e2c323035190b6f03f9937 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 2 Listen before bed to unwind and rest easier. This meditation incorporates concepts from ACT-I and CBT-I to offer a gentle and compassionate approach to addressing sleep struggles.

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]]> Listen before bed to unwind and rest easier. This meditation incorporates concepts from ACT-I and CBT-I to offer a gentle and compassionate approach to addressing sleep struggles.

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]]> Slow and Steady Breathing Practice Slow and Steady Breathing Practice Thu, 29 May 2025 00:38:48 GMT 4:46 6837ac982780b226c7e0447f false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 6837ac982780b226c7e0447f 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 A guided introduction to slow, steady breathing, also known as resonant or soothing rhythm breathing, designed to support calm, focus, and heart rate balance. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Gilbert for his teachings.

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]]> A guided introduction to slow, steady breathing, also known as resonant or soothing rhythm breathing, designed to support calm, focus, and heart rate balance. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Gilbert for his teachings.

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]]> 2-Minute Guided Grounding Meditation 2-Minute Guided Grounding Meditation Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:40:52 GMT 2:30 67e49e9512e371d6644d33c0 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 67e49e9512e371d6644d33c0 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 This 2-minute guided grounding meditation can be a powerful tool during uncertain times. When life feels unpredictable, the mind may spiral into worry, making it harder to focus and feel at ease. Whether you're new to meditation and looking for a simple way to start or an experienced practitioner wanting a moment of stability, this short grounding practice can help anchor you to the present.

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]]> This 2-minute guided grounding meditation can be a powerful tool during uncertain times. When life feels unpredictable, the mind may spiral into worry, making it harder to focus and feel at ease. Whether you're new to meditation and looking for a simple way to start or an experienced practitioner wanting a moment of stability, this short grounding practice can help anchor you to the present.

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]]> Finding Your Center In Times Of Change Finding Your Center In Times Of Change Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:38:44 GMT 5:42 67bb32f4c665638d47d5469b false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 67bb32f4c665638d47d5469b 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 Finding Your Center in Times of Change is a guided meditation to help you feel grounded, soften to uncertainty, and meet change with compassion and steady presence.


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]]> Mountain Meditation Mountain Meditation Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:01:34 GMT 5:47 678ed5d2d186489b1445a1d7 false https://shows.acast.com/aviva-coaching/episodes/678ed5d2d186489b1445a1d7 678ed5d2d186489b1445a1d7 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 This adapted version of Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mountain Meditation is designed to help you feel grounded and steady during uncertainty.

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]]> Gratitude Meditation Gratitude Meditation Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:10:29 GMT 6:37 675f9a37a89833ab778ebcf1 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 675f9a37a89833ab778ebcf1 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 Practice Anytime full 1 Influenced by my ACBS SW Peer Supervision Group, Dahn Yoga, and Allina Health

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]]> Modifed RAIIN Meditation Modifed RAIIN Meditation Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:55:06 GMT 10:16 675f970a9b72f37e5d5783b2 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 675f970a9b72f37e5d5783b2 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 Bringing Mindfulness and Compassion to Difficult Emotions full 1 This modified RAIIN meditation is influenced by Tara Brach, Michele McDonald, Paul Gilbert, Zindel Segal, Dennis and Laura Silberstein Tirch, and Kelly Wilson.


This guided meditation is designed to be revisited. RAIN helps cultivate an inner sense of warmth and openness, broaden perspectives, and release limiting stories, allowing you to approach yourself with more kindness.


In this modified version, there is a second letter, “I,” to RAIIN, which I will explain during the meditation.





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]]> This modified RAIIN meditation is influenced by Tara Brach, Michele McDonald, Paul Gilbert, Zindel Segal, Dennis and Laura Silberstein Tirch, and Kelly Wilson.


This guided meditation is designed to be revisited. RAIN helps cultivate an inner sense of warmth and openness, broaden perspectives, and release limiting stories, allowing you to approach yourself with more kindness.


In this modified version, there is a second letter, “I,” to RAIIN, which I will explain during the meditation.





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]]> Allowing Meditation to Happen Allowing Meditation to Happen Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:27 GMT 7:25 66f95468acfe1ec5ec0acc9c false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66f95468acfe1ec5ec0acc9c 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 Body and Breathe Awareness full 1 Bring attention to the body and breathe, allowing meditation to happen.


Influenced by Cortland Dahl and Sharon Salzberg

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]]> Bring attention to the body and breathe, allowing meditation to happen.


Influenced by Cortland Dahl and Sharon Salzberg

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]]> Noticing Now Noticing Now Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:20:55 GMT 6:15 66f946281e5eff81e70081e5 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66f946281e5eff81e70081e5 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 It All Belongs full 1 This meditation highlights noticing external conditions and internal states to strengthen awareness and deepen relaxation.

Inspired by Tuere Sala and Kristen Neff

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]]> This meditation highlights noticing external conditions and internal states to strengthen awareness and deepen relaxation.

Inspired by Tuere Sala and Kristen Neff

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]]> Who Do You Want To Be? Who Do You Want To Be? Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:25:52 GMT 4:51 66d8fa9e8970f531ffc63638 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66d8fa9e8970f531ffc63638 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 Design A Life You Love full 1 This 5-minute guided meditation offers focused breathing and self-reflection questions about your future. Enjoy!

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]]> This 5-minute guided meditation offers focused breathing and self-reflection questions about your future. Enjoy!

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]]> Your Compassionate Self Your Compassionate Self Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:30:11 GMT 6:48 66c602b1b0de8bdc2ff602b3 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66c602b1b0de8bdc2ff602b3 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 This meditation includes brief relaxation techniques with focused breathing and visualizing your compassionate self.

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]]> This meditation includes brief relaxation techniques with focused breathing and visualizing your compassionate self.

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]]> Focused Awareness Focused Awareness Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:28:49 GMT 6:01 66bfeec697d5e0cc4f317104 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66bfeec697d5e0cc4f317104 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 Present-moment awareness practices help cultivate three fundamental skills of mindfulness - sensory clarity, equanimity, and concentration.

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]]> Present-moment awareness practices help cultivate three fundamental skills of mindfulness - sensory clarity, equanimity, and concentration.

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]]> Future You - Guided Visualization Future You - Guided Visualization Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:30:18 GMT 10:31 66c0b66997d5e0cc4f5930a4 false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66c0b66997d5e0cc4f5930a4 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 This guided imagery invites you to relax and explore your future self, tapping into your inner wisdom for clarity on your life's direction.


Suggestion: have a journal nearby to write down your experience and follow up thoughts after the mediation.

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]]> This guided imagery invites you to relax and explore your future self, tapping into your inner wisdom for clarity on your life's direction.


Suggestion: have a journal nearby to write down your experience and follow up thoughts after the mediation.

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]]> Modified Breathing Space Modified Breathing Space Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:30:45 GMT 6:00 66c0b2c9d357bd132f157b9e false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66c0b2c9d357bd132f157b9e 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 This meditation promotes awareness, a calm state of mind, and a nonjudgmental approach to your experiences.

Inspired by Zindel Segal's 3-minute Breathing Space and the teachings of Paul Gilbert and Dennis and Laura Tirch.

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]]> This meditation promotes awareness, a calm state of mind, and a nonjudgmental approach to your experiences.

Inspired by Zindel Segal's 3-minute Breathing Space and the teachings of Paul Gilbert and Dennis and Laura Tirch.

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]]> Guided Meditation: Muscle Tension Relaxation Guided Meditation: Muscle Tension Relaxation Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:27:29 GMT 10:36 66a92b74beb76fc5ebf6acaf false https://www.avivacoaching.com/ 66a92b74beb76fc5ebf6acaf 668c0e16c4d72731dfee13a5 full 1 This meditation offers muscle tension exercises that promote relaxation. Many people like to practice this before bedtime.

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