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Anarinya

Dr. Colleen Pearson

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Welcome to Anarinya, your sanctuary for inner peace and relaxation. This podcast features soothing guided meditations, calming visualizations, and meditative music designed to help you find balance, reduce stress, and reconnect with your inner calm. Whether you’re seeking a moment of mindfulness, looking to unwind after a long day, or hoping to explore the transformative power of sound, Anarinya is here to guide you on your journey. Tune in for episodes tailored to relaxation, sleep, chakra ...
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Golden Hour Guided Meditation: Sunset Serenity As the sun dips low, painting the sky in warm hues of amber and gold, allow yourself to sink into a moment of deep peace with this Golden Hour Guided Meditation. Designed to align you with the serene energy of twilight, this meditation invites you to release the day’s tensions and bask in the gentle ra…
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Thank you for your continuing support of this little podcast. We recently moved to a different state and have a better setup for recording. This year I (Dr. Pearson) will add psychology lectures to the podcast as I used to teach college level courses and still use that information with my clients. Those will be Subscriber Only episodes, as I need t…
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The 174 Hz frequency is often referred to as a “natural anesthetic” in sound healing practices. This powerful tone is said to resonate deeply with the body's energy field, promoting profound relaxation and healing at both the physical and mental levels. By addressing the base of our energy system, it helps us feel grounded, secure, and safe. The to…
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In this Guided Meditation Exercise we find something that is bothering us, anxiety, depression, pain, any discomfort and we use visualization to tie that to a Dandelion fluff and watch it blow away in the breeze. There is a lovely background of birds, although quiet, in case complete silence is difficult. Thank you for listening, Anarinya Copyright…
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There is wonder in listening to a story. A tale to take you out of your world and place you in someone else's. This sleep story takes you to a small village where Elara has found her place telling nightly stories for her neighbors before they sleep. This is a Subscribers Only episode. Thanks for Listening, Anarinya All Rights Reserved, Anarinya 202…
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Let's take a journey to a beautiful forest where the ground is soft, the leaves and wind gently whisper in the night allowing you to curl up at the base of tree for a long night's rest. Why Sleep? Sleep is essential for cognitive processes such as memory consolidation, problem-solving, decision-making, and learning. It can help regulate mood and re…
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Starting the day with peace can counteract the anticipatory stress of the day. This is a great morning start with butterflies, birds, the smell of flowers, and sunlight to ease joy into your day. Bathing yourself in joy and peace to bond with two powerful positive emotions and then picking a good thought to also focus on. It is a multilayered but s…
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It can be very difficult to show ourselves compassion and empathy, it is why I have a few different meditations that address this. It is very important. Practicing self-empathy and compassion can help manage stress by fostering a non-judgmental understanding of one's own feelings and experiences. It allows you to approach challenges with a calmer m…
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Here we focus on the breath while allowing our thoughts and emotions to exist without engaging with them. This gives us a mental breath...a space to relax, even on the toughest days. This is one of the hardest things to do, so be gentle with yourself and you learn not to engage with every thought or emotion. Thank you for listening, Dr. Colleen All…
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Focusing on the heart and using breath and color, we bring healing and gentleness to ourselves. We are quick to offer these to those we love when they need, even if they don't ask, but offering this to ourselves can be a struggle. This meditation focusing on the colors of green and gold and filling our hearts, which allows us to use concern for our…
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Focusing on your favorite color can create a sense of personal connection and positive emotion during meditation. It adds a subjective and enjoyable aspect to the practice. Colors are often associated with different emotions. Meditating on your favorite color can evoke positive emotions, enhance mood, and contribute to emotional well-being. a highl…
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Stillness guided meditation often involves focusing on the present moment, which can help calm the mind and reduce stress. By letting go of thoughts about the past or future, you may experience a sense of relaxation. Engaging in stillness meditation before bedtime can help relax the body and mind, promoting better sleep. The practice may alleviate …
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Breathing meditation is a fundamental practice in mindfulness and meditation traditions. It involves focusing your attention on your breath, observing it without judgment, and bringing your mind back to your breath whenever it wanders. This practice offers numerous benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It's important to note that…
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Accepting kindness, not only from others, but from yourself, is repeated quite often in guided meditation practice because it's one of the hardest things we do. I learned early on when studying mindfulness that our brains are more likely to focus on the negatives and ignore the positives. It is likely because we perceive the positives as areas that…
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Enjoy this guided meditation where we breath deeply, accept things so we can focus only on breathing, and then infuse our bodies with relaxation using your favorite color. This guided meditation can be used multiple times so you can easily recall it when you are in a situation and need to pull back to lower anxiety and stress. Thank you for listeni…
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Standing meditation, also known as Zhan Zhuang, is a traditional Chinese practice that involves standing in various static postures for extended periods of time. It is commonly associated with the practice of Tai Chi and Qigong. Standing meditation can promote mental calmness and reduce stress. By concentrating on your posture and breath, you can c…
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This week's guided meditation is an Expansive Compassion one. It takes us through focusing on each part of our bodies to see where we hold discomfort. Then, we send compassion to that part so we can feel what it's like. Expansive compassionate meditation is often associated with various traditional and modern mindfulness and meditation practices, i…
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Sleep appreciation is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. It involves recognizing the value and importance of sleep in our lives. Adequate sleep is vital for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself. During deep sleep, the immune system is strengthened, muscles and tissues are repaired, and various bodily functions are optimized.…
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Letting go of resentment can have numerous physical, emotional, and psychological benefits. Holding onto resentment can be harmful to your overall well-being, and releasing it can lead to a more fulfilling and healthier life. Resentment often leads to negative thought patterns, including anger, frustration, and rumination. Letting go of resentment …
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The sight and sound of a roaring fire can create a relaxing and comforting ambiance. It can be a great way to unwind and enjoy a rainy evening indoors. Many people find the presence of a fire soothing and stress-relieving. Watching the flames dance can be a form of meditation and relaxation, along with the white noise effect of a windy storm. This …
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Arriving starts with your body and physical sensations, gathering your awareness of your breathing in your body, and then expanding attention outward to encompass your whole body and your environment. Guided meditation can be a valuable tool for improving mental and emotional well-being, reducing stress, and promoting a more mindful and balanced li…
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This meditation is part of the "sitting with it" meditations. It takes you through noticing the world around you, paying attention to each of your senses one at a time to be sure to notice the transient, impermanent nature of things. This reminds us that whatever we are going through at one time will too pass. That if we learn to sit with things as…
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We all assign labels to others but have you ever slowed down to listen to them, clearly? Have you ever stopped to contemplate the automatic nature of the labels and how you could change your impression simply by seeing them as an individual and offering a phrase of Loving Kindness? That is this mediation. You can do this anywhere you can see other …
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This episode is about imagining your brain (memory) as a library. This helps you to remember that you have the ability to leave the anxiety, depression, or stress aisles and move to one that is happier to switch up your mood. This works best right before a guided meditation. Using Leaves on a Stream works really well. Thanks for Listening, Dr. Coll…
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Mindfulness of breathing, often referred to as "breath awareness" or "breath mindfulness," is a fundamental practice in mindfulness and meditation traditions. It involves focusing your attention on your breath, observing it without judgment, and bringing your mind back to your breath whenever it wanders. This practice offers numerous benefits for m…
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This guided meditation teaches you to use sentence mantras. Using mantras during meditation can assist you in setting aside other thoughts, and remind you that you can do meditation without being absolutely silent. This meditation can be used at any time, in addition, it teaches you to phrases you can use at any time you need to refocus your mind. …
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Motivation meditation is a practice that combines elements of meditation and mindfulness with the specific purpose of enhancing motivation and focus. It can be particularly beneficial for individuals seeking to boost their productivity, achieve goals, and maintain a positive outlook on life. Regular motivation meditation can strengthen your self-di…
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This meditation creates a peaceful mental space. You will pick an environment you want, something calming in nature is best. This place will be there anytime to need to get away from your mental stressors but cannot get away. The more you listen to this, the stronger the images become and after a few months, you'll be able to open a mental door to …
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Spaciousness guided meditation can help reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of constriction. By cultivating a sense of spaciousness, it allows for greater clarity, creativity, and a broader perspective on life. Regular practice can lead to a deeper sense of peace, calm, and interconnectedness with the world around you. Thanks for listening, Dr. Co…
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Body scan meditation is a mindfulness practice that involves systematically bringing attention to different parts of the body, from head to toe, in order to cultivate present-moment awareness and relaxation. This practice offers several benefits for both the mind and body. Here are some of the key benefits of body scan meditation: Relaxation and st…
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Gratitude guided meditation is a mindfulness practice that involves focusing on the things that you are thankful for in your life. It is a form of meditation that promotes positive thinking, reduces stress, and helps cultivate a sense of well-being. It can be practiced for any length of time, from just a few minutes to an hour or more. The key is t…
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Body image mindfulness meditation is a type of mindfulness practice that focuses on developing a non-judgmental and compassionate awareness of one's body. The practice involves paying attention to sensations in the body, observing thoughts and feelings related to body image, and cultivating a sense of kindness and acceptance towards oneself. This m…
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Breathe in compassion for yourself and breathe out compassion for others. This is an exercise in learning self-compassion and then expanding it to people you care for. There is an extra couple of minutes of music at the end to allow you a slower transition out of the meditation session. Thank you for listening. Dr. Colleen Support the show…
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This is the full Loving Kindness Guided Meditation, not the lesson from the course. We start out experiencing kind and loving thoughts about someone we care about and then transition to focusing those feelings on ourselves. This can be hard to do, as most people are kinder to others than themselves. It is okay if it is a bit of a struggle at first.…
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Breathing meditation is a practice that involves focusing on one's breath as a way to calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. It can be done in a variety of ways, but the basic idea is to pay attention to the sensation of breathing in and out, and to let go of any distracting thoughts that may arise. Some of the benefits are: Stress r…
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This is the guided meditation I recommend for my anxious clients. It helps everyone, but especially those looking to calm their mind. I walk you through sitting at the edge of a stream, relaxing, watching leaves fall from trees. You put your thoughts on the leaves and let them float away. I have included burbling water sounds in the background in c…
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