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Meditate with Miinkay

91 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Meditation helps you slow down and forget the stress of everyday life. Miinkay is here to show you that anyone can meditate and get the benefits of a calmer life. Tune in every Wednesday for simple meditations that fit into your busy life.

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83. Affirmation Meditation: Wellness is the Natural State of My Body

July 27, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MB

I believe that our body knows how to heal. Sometimes things get in the way, but helping our body remember will improve it's capacity for healing. So sit with me and affirm for yourself and your body that it knows how to heal. This is the last episode of the Meditate with Miinkay Podcast. Thank you sincerely for listening to all my work. Please keep following me on my journey in life, through my newsletter at www.MiinkayYu.com. See you there! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagr...

82. Moving Meditation: Get Up and Dance

July 20, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MB

One of the best ways to enjoy life is to move your body and dance! This simple episode shows you how to turn dancing into a meditation. Pick your favorite song and enjoy the music! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

Thanks for Listening to Meditate with Miinkay

July 18, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MB

Meditate with Miinkay will be ending. The next two episodes are the final ones. Thank you for being here with me and listening. I sincerely appreciate you. Listen to this show to understand my conclusion. Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter: www.MiinkayYu.com You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

81. Sleep Meditation

June 29, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MB

You can use meditation to help you sleep. If you have a hard time resting, then try this out and use it every night before you go to bed. It might be hard at first, but keep trying it and relaxing will get easier. I hope this helps you sleep.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

80. Doing Nothing Meditation

June 22, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

Doing nothing used to be hard for me. But everything I practice, it gets easier and easier. What's harder is letting myself do nothing. I always have this voice inside telling me to do more and push harder. But I know after years of burnout, that its not a healthy voice. So I ask it to step aside while I rest and I do nothing. I hope this helps you do nothing.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

79. Reflection Meditation: Where Can I Slow Down?

June 15, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MB

Grab your journals for this one. I sit down with you and give you questions to reflect on. We're taking time to slow down and add some healthy habits to our day. Thanks for being here! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

78. Release and Relax Meditation

June 08, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MB

Take 5 minutes to do this full body relaxation meditation. I guide you to rest because we often forget that we're hold tension. I would recommend doing this right before bed to get you ready for a restful sleep.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

77. Affirmation Meditation: Rest Replenishes Me

June 01, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MB

Keeping with our June theme of Rest and Slowing down, I created an affirmation meditation today. We are going to build into our belief system that Rest is important and good for us.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

76. Color Meditation

May 25, 2022 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB

Just your favorite color and you. A simple, easy and quick meditation to start your day. Thank you for being here! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com | Support the Show and BuyMeACoffee

75. Breathing Meditation

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MB

When you're in a space that needs peace and calming, come back to your breath. This easy breathing meditation is something you can practice and put in your back pocket for those times when you need to calm and relax.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

74. Meditation for Self-Love: The Hands

May 04, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MB

I use my hands for everything. I'm a bodyworker so they are my number one tools to help others heal. This meditation was inspired by gratitude and self-care. I think I don't take care of my hands enough so I wanted to spend a few minutes doing just that.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

73. Gratitude Meditation

April 27, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MB

My coaching teacher always said, "There's a gift in every obstacle. Help your clients find their gift." With this meditation I want to help you do that. Sit or walk with me and reflect on your obstacles and what gift you're finding in them. Taking a negative moment and finding a positive is a muscle that takes practice to build.   You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

72. Meditation for Releasing Sadness

April 20, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

Lately I've been feeling sad and I don't know why. And I noticed how often we might feel these moments and just sweep them under the rug. But in healthcare we're learning that doing this can cause health problems. So I created this meditation for anyone who needs help moving through these feelings and letting them go.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

71. Ice Cream Meditation

April 13, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MB

Ice cream is a universal joy! So why not take time to meditate on one of everyone's favorite foods. Sometimes I move so fast through the world that I forget to enjoy my meals and snacks. But today let's slow down and enjoy some ice cream. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

70. Affirmation Meditation: I Let Go of the Past with Ease

April 06, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MB

Affirmations are a wonderful way to improve your positive thinking. Since we've been clearing physical clutter I thought it would be good to spend time cleaning our mental clutter. When we are able to let go of the past, then we can move forward freely. Try out this meditation every day for a week and see how your mindset shifts.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

69. Sweeping Meditation

March 30, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MB

We're rounding out our last meditation of March with a Sweeping Meditation. This whole month we've been cleaning our spaces in preparation for a good Spring! If you've missed the previous mediations, go back to March 2nd and start there. Do 5 minutes of cleaning a day and in a week you'll feel a noticeable difference. Having a clean and bright home will free up your mental space to do your best work and to be your best self. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | Coach@Miin...

68. Throwing or Giving Away Old Posessions

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MB

When you're ready to get rid of something sentimental, it can be really hard. I often hold onto things just because of the good memories. Not because I actually want to keep it. So how do we separate the memories from the object? With gratitude. Join me in this short meditation about how to throw or give away old items.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

67. Learning What Brings Joy by Clearing Clutter

March 16, 2022 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MB

Let's declutter! I love getting rid of things. It make me feel better and lighter and more free. When I learned the Marie Kondo method for tidying, my life literally changed because my perspective changed. I have been able to see things as bringing me joy or not and when I got rid of everything that didn't bring me joy, then my life got better and better. Join me to learn how to clear your clutter, starting with you clothes.  Get: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo You ca...

66. Preparing for Spring: Clean Your Counters

March 09, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MB

Spring is on it's way and to prepare, let's do a short cleaning meditation together. A clean space helps you to have a clear head. And you don't have to do all your cleaning at once. You can clean a little bit each day. I'll show you how. Thank you for trying out this meditation. I hope it helps bring a little bit of peace into your life.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

66. Cleaning Your Counters Meditation

March 09, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MB

Spring is on it's way and to prepare, let's do a short cleaning meditation together. A clean space helps you to have a clear head. And you don't have to do all your cleaning at once. You can clean a little bit each day. I'll show you how. Thank you for trying out this meditation. I hope it helps bring a little bit of peace into your life. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

65. Preparing for Spring: Set Your Intention

March 02, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MB

March is my favorite month of the year because it marks the beginning of Spring. Join me today to set your intentions for this new season. We'll get centered and invite in all the positive emotions you want to have in your life. Do this meditations daily to increase your manifesting power.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

64. Meditate on Abundance

February 23, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

Abundance is everywhere. When we choose to see it and focus on it, then we can bring more positivity to our lives. Sit a minute and recognize where you have everything taken care of and appreciate your good fortune.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

63. Meditation for Addressing Fear

February 16, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MB

Fear can wreck your peace. But it doesn't have to if you know how to care for it. The first step is to be with it and just like being there for a friend. If you never learned how to address your fear, then please try this meditation. It's simple and powerful. Thanks for listening.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com

62. Meditation for Self-Love: The Heart

February 09, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MB

One of my goals with this podcast is to teach people how to cultivate inner peace. One of the main ingredients is having self-love. So how do you create self-love where there was none? You start with a few short sentences and presence. Be there for yourself and recognize that you are supporting and caring for your wellness.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

61. Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh

February 07, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MB

A great teacher has passed into the next. He made a profound impact on my life and I wanted to take a minute to reflect and share how he's influenced me. Thank you for all your compassion, your wisdom and your teachings. You will be remembered for ages.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

60. Morning Meditations: Wake Up with Hope

February 02, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MB

Hope in your life is like a light that will lead you out of suffering. In a time where the light might be out or too dim to see, let's work to cultivate it and make it brighter. This meditation is for anytime you need some positivity and hope. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

59. Morning Meditations: Wake Up and Breathe

January 26, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MB

Start your morning off with a few deep, intentional breaths. Be with yourself and sit in your silence. Doing this will help you have a clear, calm mind. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

58. Morning Meditations: Yoga

January 19, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

Movement in the morning can wake up your body and help you feel limber and flexible. A limber body can reverberate into a limber mind. I hope you like this short and easy guided morning yoga. Try this sequence every morning for a week and see how you feel! Thanks for being with me, Miinkay You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

57. Morning Meditations: Make Your Morning Coffee

January 12, 2022 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MB

Hello! I missed you and I'm glad to be back making more meditations. 2022 has been a busy time already, so to find time for my meditations I'm carving out time in my mornings. Today we'll be meditating with our coffee. If you don't drink coffee then replace this with tea, a smoothie or other thing you make in the morning. Enjoy and happy meditating! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

56. Gratitude Journal for Your 2021

December 08, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MB

Happy December! As we close out the year, I want to encourage you to do some mindful writing or journaling. If you're in need of a digital journal, then I highly recommend Journey. I've used a lot of different journaling apps and since I found Journey, my search ended. It's easy to use, can organize and categorize your entries. Allows for attachments, geotagging, and more. AND it has a Coach feature that helps you with prompts and encouragement. Get the Journey App - You can start with a F...

55. Journal to Reflect on 2021

December 01, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MB

Happy December! As we close out the year, I want to encourage you to do some mindful writing or journaling. If you're in need of a digital journal, then I highly recommend Journey. I've used a lot of different journaling apps and since I found Journey, my search ended. It's easy to use, can organize and categorize your entries. Allows for attachments, geotagging, and more. AND it has a Coach feature that helps you with prompts and encouragement.  Get the Journey App - You can start with a ...

54. Gratitude Meditation for Family

November 24, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MB

It's Thanksgiving week in America and this week is a time for family, food and gratitude. This visualization exercise will help bring you into a warm space where you can enjoy whomever you call your family. Happy Thanksgiving! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

53. Meditate with Art

November 17, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MB

When was the last time you just enjoyed the beauty of art? Well give yourself five minutes and we can do it together. Beautiful things bring a sense of calm sometimes so why not meditate to art. Thanks for joining me as I teach you how bring meditation into your day.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

52. Meditation for Taking Out the Trash

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MB

Meditations can be done moving! While you're doing something, turn it into a meditation by becoming more present with your actions and especially your thoughts. I got inspired to create this because I see taking out the trash as a negative experience, but I wanted to turn it into a positive experience. It's the small moments in life that matter. If we can turn around every small moment to be enjoyable then we'll have lots of positive moments every day.  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinka...

51. Affirmation Meditation on Joy

November 03, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MB

I found this poem/affirmation from a regular email I get through Ananda LA. They teach Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings and I felt touched by these words, so I turned them into an affirmation meditation. What you think regularly can come into existence, so let's think positive things. From Joy I came, For Joy I live, In sacred Joy I melt again. Paramhansa Yogananda You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

50. Breathing Meditation

October 27, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MB

Mindful breathing is a great way to slow everything down and reset your nervous system.  Moving the breath also resets your energy and can improve your sense of peace and calm. Try this meditation every morning when you wake up. This is the 50th Episode of the Meditate with Miinkay Podcast. Thank you for being here with me on this journey!  You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

49. Self Reflection Meditation: What Am I Afraid Of?

October 20, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MB

Obstacles can usually be boiled down to one thing - fear. We don't move forward because of something we're afraid could happen. Understanding the fear is the first step for moving past it and through this meditation, you can ask yourself and discover what's bothering you. Let's get still and listen to that voice deep within. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

48. Meditate Under a Mountain

October 13, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MB

When you can't go to nature, then just bring nature to you. Sit in mediation with me while I guide you to the base of a mountain. Sometimes the mountains are calling and you must go. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

47. Walking Meditation

October 06, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MB

Join me on this guided meditation where you can enjoy walking. Anything can be a meditation as long as you're fully present with it, and that's what I'm here to help you do. Let's walk together and see, hear, and feel everything around you. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

46. Meditation for Your Senses

September 29, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MB

Meditation can be as simple as engaging your senses. In this show I guide you through a meditation to see, smell, hear, and touch an object close to you. When you're focused on your senses, then you're not getting lost in your brain. And in less than 2 minute's you've completed a meditation! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

45. Meditation for Letting Go

September 22, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB

Letting go or surrendering can be really hard. We get stubborn about it, we resist and deny and then we get stuck where we are. If you are ready to move forward and let go, then try this meditation. I teach you how to address the fear of letting go so that you can move on freely. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

44. Affirmation Meditation: I am Beautiful

September 15, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MB

Affirmations are a great way to bring some positivity into your life. Today we'll bring in the thought: "I am Beautiful". Everyone has beauty and it's important to recognized and acknowledge it. Imagine if someone walked through life never knowing that they were beautiful, how tragic would that be? When you see the beauty in yourself, then you can help others see their own beauty too. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

43. Hugging Meditation

September 08, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MB

Hugs! If you like hugs then this mindfulness practice is for you. Get present with what you're doing by slowing down, bringing yourself to the present moment and enjoying it! If you can, practice this hugging meditation daily and see how it affects your mood. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

42. Meditation for Inner Peace (when your outer world is not peaceful)

September 01, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MB

At the time this podcast is coming out, there has been a lot of unrest in the world. I got inspired to make this show to teach you that you can find refuge inside themselves. That you deserve to be happy even though people around you are suffering. And that filling your own up is important for maintaining a healthy mindset. Come with me to create a garden inside your heart where you can retreat in meditation whenever you need to recharge and reset. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on...

41. Doodle to Meditate

August 25, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

Doodling. That thing you might do in meetings, during class, or just because its fun. Well I bet you didn't know you were meditating! If you haven't doodled in a while, sit with me and just let your brain draw for no good reason. You might find that it clears your head. Thanks for trying this podcast out. Happy Meditating! You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

40. Self Reflection Meditation: What Makes Me Happy?

August 18, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MB

Get quiet and look within. Meditation can be used to hear the answers to the important questions of your life. Today we're going to ask ourselves, "What Makes Me Happy?" Join me for this short and easy way to reflect on our lives using meditation. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

39. Gratitude Meditation: I Appreciate My Car

August 11, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MB

A gratitude practice is important for maintaining a healthy and happy mindset. So I'm bringing you a short meditation to take you into your appreciation for something you use all the time - your car. If you're in a largely automobile relying city like me, then you have a car and it takes you everywhere. Take a moment to appreciate how it helps you. Every moment of gratitude is a moment of joy. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

38. Doing Nothing Meditation

August 04, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

When was the last time you just sat and did nothing? For some people it might be easy. For others it might be super hard. If its hard for you then this 1 minute doing nothing meditation could be your start to a great practice of doing nothing. Sit with me in this short practice of just being you. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

37. Stop and Smell the Roses

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MB

When was the last time you took a moment to admire something beautiful? For the longest time I was an incredibly driven person - always planning my future and 10 steps ahead. I never stopped to smell any roses or enjoy the small things. But meditation is all about enjoying the small things. So pause with me and enjoy a rose with this meditation. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com  

36. Affirmation Meditation: I Can Overcome Any Obstacle.

July 21, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MB

Life throws you curve balls all the time. Often when we lease expect it. You might say that obstacles are a constant in life, but they don't have to get you down. Remember that you have overcome obstacles in the past and you can keep overcoming them. You are resilient, wise and strong. When times get tough, remember you can rely on yourself and a little meditation to get you through. You can reach Miinkay: @CoachMiinkay on Instagram | [email protected] | www.MiinkayYu.com