Becoming

Softening

Softening is the recurring theme here ... body, thoughts, judgments and opinions ... becoming someone who can walk upon the earth with gentleness and awareness. And again and again the word 'slowly' surfaces. Slow consideration, slow action often produces surprisingly good (better?) results. Thank you.

One of a kind!.

Self first! Start remembering me first before everything! Never stop growing adding something new often helps to keep pushing when times get harder than expected!.

Growing

I learned that open mindedness is the enhancement for growth.

I love this one

It's great for calming down after a long day of school and sales

Day 3

My body doesn't take long to fall on to a meditative state...I love the new level up

Relaxed

It's easy to forget how to relax your own body sometimes, with the stress at home or work or just life in general. I feel that just listening to someone's voice and taking my mind of everything helps me tackle the day a whole lot easier. Especially when I'm getting overwhelmed

To grow is to expand

To expand is to become. I have my goals, I have my understands I have plan of action, but! What can be absent is the courage to take the effort the effort that is required to make the actions needed to make the thoughts physical. Some effort is required to do what needs to be done. Change "should do it" to "I could do it if I really wanted to" and that small change in my way of thinking has turned that snowball 4" in diameter, to the colossal avalanche that I am. Disaster can be bring change if the "switch" for it is found. ;)

Great 3 minutes!

I can soften my brain! I've never heard of or tried that before. It feels soooo good. Thank you Lauren 😚

Worthy

I am worthy to take these precious moments to myself.When I do, I remember how genuine that “AH” feeling is.

My body and beyond

The awareness of myself brought joy..an appreciation for my body and the slightest sensations as I scanned from my feet to the top of my head and beyond. The beyond point brought the feeling of hope.

10-28

I learned to become something you want to be. You have no limits.

Origins

Get up and use this before shower to help get the day going.

Mind and body

I can relax every think in my mind and body even if it’s just for a short time. In the midst of a chaotic life.

Did I

Can this form be calm is there a way for me to touch peace yes practice yes prayer

Go towards that feeling - especially if it’s an uncomfortable one.

Even when feeling annoyed or impatient waiting for someone - it can be a learning moment mindfully.

It's hard

not to itch and have to scratch myself during this meditation.

Soft is the new strong

Breathing with the whole body, softening parts of it, softening emotions, thoughts, and ideas, gives them all a new strength, expansion, space to grow, opportunity to become something else than just a reaction to my circumstances.

Early AM insomnia

I learned that o woke up with lots of tension throughout my body, but especially my face. The mm relaxation took me back to a relaxed state.

Becoming

It is a beautiful day. Love self - Mind and body. Be patient and kind - and reach out to others. It is good for the inner soul.

Release

Realeasing tension in “the middle of my brain” is important.

Becoming

Releasing tension in your brain and the top of your head really helps you to relax. Not something I think about often.

Relaxing the mind requires relaxing the brain

I learned that my ability to release tension in my body is connected to a relaxed brain. I’ve never done a meditation that requires me to think of my brain hemispheres. But I appreciated it and feel less burdened.

Becoming

Interesting and relaxing guided relaxation of the body. It was very effective.

Distractions abound

Even simple everyday noises can distract from my meditation time with Aura...the heater kicking on on this cold morning, my wife's gentle snoring as she enjoys another day of winter vacation from work, and hopefully kicks whatever illness she has picked up from the children in her classroom...most people probably do not realize that teachers typically spend these school vacations ill...it being a time of lessened stress, with no school in session to rush off to each morning...their bodies tend to go ahead and succumb to the illnesses they fight off during the normal course of the school year by necessity. If you weren't aware of this, now you know!

Becoming

This exercise can help lead to freedom and becoming who I am meant to be. Towards the end when I was focused on the top of the head and the space between the two hemispheres of the brain I suddenly had a vision of a large bird in my left field of vision....The bird began to fly and flew across my field of vision, up and away out of the top of my head. Very enlightening!

Fabulous Friday 12-29-17

I liked this meditation because it allowed myself to go beyond my inner self. It was in depth and refreshing. Thank you, Aura! It’s off to Military stuff. Have a good day, Everyone!😀

Awareness

From this and other meditation the importance of reflecting and valuing our mind and body by giving detailed attention to specific attributes and parts. Giving this level of attention, awareness, and acknowledgment to ourselves builds value in ourselves which is so important for someone who tends to devalue their worth.

There Is Peace In Becoming

I learned that quiet time is essential and that I do hold a lot of tension in my body mainly by face.

Thundermug

eyes watering goosebumps dancing on my toes squeezed cheeks dropped trowel exquisite release Joe was right

Becoming

Need to be more patient and compassionate in my life. Think about the inside of my body to accomplish this.

My body, my mind.

I learned I got this. I know this. I can write my own experience, my own pace for my body in my voice in a loving way.

Calming.

I need to take moments to calm down and know how important my body is. I need to realize that once I calm down and release thoughts out of my mind and focus on other things, I can better myself.

Body scan

Focusing on the body one part at a time, starting at the feet, and releasing tension is very relaxing.

I wish these sessions were agnostic to the comfortable position that I’ve chosen for myself.

Many of them expect that I am sitting in a chair when in reality, I’m usually laying down.

Potential

Focusing between the two hemispheres of my brain was a new experience. I could feel my head expanding. A brain stretch- felt good! Namaste

Difficult

I need to really work on releasing tension and drawing my focus into just that.

Letting go

I learned that letting go is so much easier than holding on to all my worries...I can let go and have a easy day and a good night sleep

Liberating

I actually sat up for this meditation (as suggested) and it was so delightful, I wished it would had been longer! Feeling my feet from the inside had me connected immediately. Working my way up thru my body (& chakras) got me relaxed & centered. Then this whole head, brain, mind expanding thing was... like wow! (And it was over way too quick for me.) So I sat there in my two separate minds wondering, wandering and becoming...

Cool

I love meditations that have body scans because I feel the sensation and it's amazing. Yes in the beginning of every meditation I get distracted by the sounds around me, but as it goes on I feel it drowning out.

Becoming

Breathing, focusing, softening, scanning to become what you want to be. Love it!

First meditation...

I noticed a feeling of levity. Although nothing physical changed in my environment, it’s as if a weight has been removed.

Session 1✨

i shall no longer allow negative thoughts or feelings to drain me of my energy. instead i shall focus on the good things in life. i will think it, feel it and speak it. by doing so i will send out vibes of positive energy into the world and i shall be grateful for all the wonderful things it will attract into my life

Day one

Body scanning deep inside mentally really is soothing and takes every little thing in a deeper whole new level. This was great to start with.

Becoming

I felt that I was becoming whatever mood/feeling I wanted and needed to become. I imagined Every limb and organ in my body filling up with spring flowers and rainbows spreading positivity, peace and joy throughout my body!!

Becoming

This has my vote for Best Medition! It really helped my intereoception and proprioception. I never felt inside my scalp. Really cool❣️

At ease

I like the direction my life is taking . I feel like a lot has been lifted off my shoulders . It feels great

Eh

Didn’t really like this one too much but atleast it’s Saturday 🤷🏻‍♀️

Nice grounding

Starting at my feet and moving up somehow felt completely different from starting at my head and moving down. This was was more energizing than simply relaxing, but didn’t create a tense form of energy. I’m not sure that I understand why this happened, but I liked it!😀

Safe place

This brought me to a place that lets me stay away from all stress.

Just started

Actually made me feel better when i opened my eyes my body feel lite I breathe different can’t wait for the next session

I felt relaxed and centered.

I learned to be mindful of my breathing and surrounding sounds while scanning through my body internally can be relaxing and soothing. It was uplifting to be able to focus on my body and also consciously softening to be more ready for the day with intent to be better...

First meditation

The deeper breath and slowing down my breathing helps me relax more quickly.

Become more knowledgeable

I really liked the brain opening. I hope it helps! An intention to become more of what I want to/ need to be. Namaste

Dope!

This was absolutely calming. Every word she said just had this natural quality about it and I couldn’t help but to get all the way into it. So dope!

Light as a feather

Scanning my body on the inside from toe to head was very weight lifting. A great way to unwind and soften before bed.

Becoming the me I want

I haven’t meditated in a while. I felt really good to sit and listen. My mind wondered a little because it’s been awhile since it shut off while I was awake. I’m trying to become the me I want to be and feeling positive about that.

Becoming

This meditation was lovely. I was able to move through my body and recognize areas that required softening. It was also interesting to focus on the area between both hemispheres of my brain, attempting to broaden that space. Nice....🙏

Can’t Believe I made it through

Friday was my daughters graduation, and being a typical 18-year-old just moved out of her parents/my home a couple months ago and she’s upset with me with the long story I can’t get into now . She did not want her father and father to attend the ceremony, that pretty much devastated me. I need to let her have some time actually a lot of time to get over her stubbornness. And it’s so hard to get her to talk to me. Friday I thought about it here n there but I did not soak in it. I went about my day keeping myself busy. and I promised myself that this too will pass. And it was a success and really surprised how well I handled it, being as close to her as I was saying no tears. I just figured that I would take this time to work on myself for the better and future. Does anyone have any suggestions what to do or how to get over it?? Because just saying her name would make me cry & get all choked up..

Relaxed

I love this meditation for bringing me down a bit from my high anxiety. Lauren Ziegler I am a fan! Thank you.

Difficulty Connecting

I found this meditation much more difficult than others, since it wasn’t as much focused on breathing. I did, however, figure out that I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders, so that’s something at least.

Becoming

I noticed that I was very relaxed and focused on this meditation, but it seemed very short.

I wasn’t stressed

I wasn’t even stressed and this helped me feel relaxed it felt me also feel a bit tired but it might be because I didn’t get any sleep last night.

Becoming

I found it tough to follow. I'll try it again and hope to have fewer distractions.

Sensation and Awareness

I focused on the sensations and they traveled through my body to my head and when the instructor asked me to focus on the space between the two hemispheres in my brain I did experience a very light feeling. This is a perfect meditation to start the day I feel so relaxed right now but still ready to go start my day! Thanks Lauren🙏🌞

Thought that this might be a good session for me this morning

But it didn't do much for me. 😪 Found out today that my therapist is leaving me behind. She's leaving the practice for another opportunity. It's been a good year having her ear to bend. She promises that the therapist I'll be seeing is great too...guess I'll find out in a few weeks. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

My own reality

Best way 2 break away from this world reality is 2 live in your own.

Becoming

I had difficulty staying with this meditation, however it could be because I am tired and my mind was drifting off.

Becoming

I struggled to focus on this one. Sitting up straight naturally felt uncomfortable. It has made me aware that I need to work on my posture!

A few moments in the present

A time to sync up my body, mind and soul, starting with a few minutes at complete stillness, then adding movement and activity as I venture out into the day. Namaste. L

Becoming relax

It time to relax in a relaxing bath get nice & clean & ready for bed & relax in bed

Becoming

I need to work on this type of meditation. It really helps to focus and relax each part of the body bit by bit. I will keep working and one day I will complete a 10 Day Vipassana Meditation!

1

Listened to first mindfulness. “Make contact with surroundings, exhale with bring you deeper.”

easy peasy

It was so quick and easy to get grounded. A 3-minute meditation, and I feel better already.

Self healing

I felt my body healing a bit at a time. I scanned my body and spread positive energy.

Softening

I felt that it was really difficult to soften the mind and release the tension from my thoughts. I found it calming once I could release those thoughts and become soft and free from stress.

Focus

I was having trouble focusing at the beginning because of things on my mind, but as it played through it got easier to take my mind off of what was stressing me out

I learned that

attentive breathing can bring about a soothing calmness, one that can stimulate and empower.

Becoming

I like this easy quick one traveling around the body to remove tension.

Concentration

As I had a lot on my mind during this meditation, I found it hard to concentrate and many times found myself just thinking about random things

Lighten up

By calming down and focusing on softening the body. I became less tense than I normally would be. It was nice to just relax and be in a softer state than normal.

Becoming

I learned that this mediation is easier said then done. This was a great mediation for me to do. It was very beneficial, I tend to hold a lot of tension in my body without relaxing it and today was harder for me to get relaxed then usual. Reminding myself to relax and let go of tension is so important.. I feel so much better and alert and refreshed. I forgot to take time to relax and let the stress and worries that our bodies hold to release them and just let go. Great mediation to end the day 😌

Becoming

This meditation seemed to help me balance myself. At the end we are focusing on the midpoint between our brain hemispheres. I can’t explain it but I felt like a pendulum swinging and I felt balanced.

Affectiveness

i tried to listen to this on my way to school. due to the bus being shaky i feel that i did not get the full experience i should have .

Becoming

Calm and peaceful stillness, stretching outward. Ready to continue my day. Namaste

felt good

to focus on what she was saying. and really feeling the warmth. crazy.

Moving

I loved moving that feeling through my whole body-from my toes to my brain.

Body Surfing

I felt that I was able to relax every part of my body except the back of my neck. It refuses to let go! Any suggestions?

Trying Again...

I tried this meditation several months ago and it didn’t work then. At the time, I simply thought it was because I was tired. It didn’t work for me again today. This is part of the process; discovering which meditations resonate with us and which ones aren’t the right fit. I have no doubt this will resonate for many others. That’s the beauty of differences in our community. I can’t tell you what you should or shouldn’t experience. I can only share my experience and support you in your experience. 🙏♥️🙏

Becoming

This meditation guides you into a body scan easing any tension and making your body soften. In fact, I had a headache when I started this meditation and it is now gone! Since meditating, I have become more present, more focused, more relaxed, more calm and more kind. I thank God for this app everyday because where I used to see nothing but darkness, I can see light. I am becoming...

Body

Our bodies are our temples. They are our home. We stay like we are forever. We will be ourselves, forever. Loving that, embracing that, accepting that, makes things that much easier. Good morning & have a great day💛🌟

Peace & strong

With this meditation I felt in peace & relaxed. It helped me by focusing with in my self. I felt my body get stronger. ❤️

Meditate

I learned that 3 min is not very long that I can do this. And it reminds me that my 30 min workouts are not that long either. I can do them :)

Releasing

I learned that I can release tension with the body scan which allows me to be more centered in who I am and where I’m going. My head still has a lovely vibration going. Thank you Lauren!

So relaxing

This short meditation was phenomenal. I relaxed so deeply in three minutes it’s almost hard to believe. I love Lauren’s meditations.

Space

Making space within my physical body releases tensions. Lengthens my presence

Becoming

It is extremely relaxing! The session made me really calm and mindful.

Becoming

At the beginning of this practice , I thought about what I wanted to become. I decided I wanted to become more compassionate and more aware of my body and my surroundings. As I scanned my body from my feet up to my head, I found myself becoming very relaxed. Hopefully ,this relaxed state ,will allow me to better fulfill my intentions to improve my compassion in body awareness. Thank you Lauren, and all Who work for this app, for putting this track together. In doing so , you have made me feel both very relaxed, and motivated to keep improving myself. Thank you also to the community on this app for taking the time to read this post. I hope you are all OK, happy, and well.

Breath is life. Water is life.

The colors of sunrise bring energy. The quiet of the morning brings peace.