Meditate With Max

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Free and simple guided meditations delivered twice a week.

Max Calabro is a mindfulness and meditation instructor based in Portland, OR. His meditations draw from a variety of traditions: Zen meditation, Vipassana, Yoga, loving-kindness, mindfulness and neuroscience research.

The meditations are simple and authentic to their roots. Sessions vary from 10 to 30 minutes and have a different focus from day to day. Choose the meditation that is right for you today, or repeat the sessions that work best for you.

It can be very difficult to develop a regular meditation practice, and we hope that this podcast can be a tool to help you move toward that goal.

You can find more information at maxcalabro.com.

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#015: 20-Minute Breath/Body/Heart Meditation

Sep 01 2017 20 mins  
If you’ve tried out some of the 10-minute meditations, see if you can find twenty minutes for this sit. If it feels daunting to do that, notice where those feelings are coming from. Does it feel like you don’t have enough time? Are you worried you’ll get impatient? Is it just scary? Try it out, […]

#014: Sound Meditation

Aug 29 2017 10 mins  
Today we’ll explore the awareness of the sounds around us. Sound meditation can be one of the most soothing types of meditation (but don’t be discouraged if it is difficult!). Practicing meditations like this one regularly also make it easier to stay focused on other tasks (or other types of meditation) when distracting sounds are […]

#013: Breath Meditation

Aug 24 2017 10 mins  
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh If you enjoy these guided meditations, please share them with friends, or rate and review them on iTunes! 10 minutes.

#012: Hand Awareness Meditation

Aug 19 2017 10 mins  
By focusing awareness on the hands, we can calm the nervous system throughout the body. The fingers and palms are incredibly sensitive and there is nearly as much to explore in just the hands as there is in the whole rest of the body. It’s counter-intuitive, but it actually works. If you have an interview, […]

#011: Heart Meditation

Aug 14 2017 11 mins  
In today’s heart-focused meditation, we’ll start by building some awareness through the breath. As we move toward the heart, we’ll practice self-compassion, spreading warmth and gratitude through the body, and gradually work on expanding those feelings to those around us. Often we feel guilty about showing ourselves compassion, however, it is necessary to support ourselves [�

#010: Deep Breath Meditation

Aug 12 2017 10 mins  
In today’s practice we’ll get into some of the deeper parts of the breath, down in the lower lungs and belly. Most commonly when we observe the breath, we notice the sensations around the nose and nostrils, because it is the most obvious there. It can be informative (and fun!) to explore how the breath […]

#009: Belly Meditation

Aug 08 2017 11 mins  
We tend to hold a lot of tension and stress in the belly. In this practice, we’ll start to observe some of the sensations arising in the abdominal area. This observation allows us to begin to loosen some of the knots, creating space for calm and digestion. After the practice, take a moment to process […]

#008: Breath and Heart Meditation

Aug 04 2017 10 mins  
Today’s focus will be on the breath and the heart. We’ll take some time to get settled into the body and the awareness through breath observation, then direct that awareness toward the heart to start to develop qualities of compassion and gratitude. If you find this to be helpful for you, please feel free to […]

#007: Breath Meditation

Jul 31 2017 9 mins  
In today’s breath-focused meditation, we’ll get into the practice through some relaxation, then create a few minutes of space to start to develop a personal practice. This is meant to be approachable even if you’ve never practiced without a guide before. Often having some silence is deeply calming to the mind and body — other […]

#006: Relaxation Meditation

Jul 25 2017 10 mins  
Today’s meditation focuses on relaxing the body and the mind. Relaxation techniques can be very helpful for preparing ourselves for any type of meditation. By themselves, they allow us to gain perspective during a busy day, or feel a little bit better in the midst of stress or anxiety. Enjoy! Subscribe, share, rate or review […]