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Grief doesn’t move in a straight line. It cycles back through shock, anger, sadness, surrender, and back again, like a washing machine. But it isn’t a bottomless well. In this practice, we give it space to move instead of trying to fix it or figure it out. We let the tears come if they need to, we stay mindful instead of going unconscious into the feeling, and we notice that grief only shows up this strong because we cared this much. Feel it, heal it, then take a step. Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠

Anger doesn’t have to hurt anyone, including you. In this practice, we let it move instead of stuffing it down or lashing out with it. We find where it lives in the body, let it burn like a flame, and give it room to pass through without judgment. You might find some boundary underneath it, some grief, even some relief. Stay angry as long as you need to. Then let it go. All the good stuff: Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠

Feeling frustrated right now? In this practice we learn to notice where frustration lives in the body, recognize the resistance underneath it, and let it move through instead of running the mental story on repeat. You'll find some space, maybe even some compassion, and possibly a little truth about what's really going on underneath the anger. All the good stuff: Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠

If you have a loud inner critic, chronic planner, over-thinker, then it might be time to sit with all the voices and ask them what they actually want. You might discover that they might not be the enemies you thought it they were, but have something to teach you. All the good stuff: Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠

In this session we explore my favorite definition of meditation, and the two main types of meditation. We close the physical eyes and turn the light on inside, learning to notice the breath, the body, the thoughts, and eventually the awareness itself that is doing the noticing. All the good stuff: Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN⁠

Sit with me for a few minutes as we go over how to begin to accept hard things in life, and shift our energy from the inside out. All the good stuff: Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

Have you ever felt hijacked by your own emotions, triggered out of nowhere, suddenly losing your calm, your kindness, your clarity? In this video, we explore how to recognize the pain body, how to bring presence to it without judgment, and why that simple shift, from resistance to awareness, is often all it takes to start releasing it. All the good stuff: Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

Ever sit down to meditate on a question and… nothing happens? In this video, I’ll guide you step-by-step through how to bring a question into meditation without forcing an answer. We’ll move layer by layer, calming the mind, listening beneath the thoughts, and shifting your energy so the right insight can surface naturally. All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

One of the first things I love to do in the morning is ground myself in meditation. Let me show you how I do it. All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠⁠ Meditation School: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

What do you do when there’s one thing in your life that just won’t change, no matter how much you think about it or try to fix it? In this guided meditation, I invite you to stop pushing against the problem and instead shift your own energy first. All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠⁠ Meditation School: ⁠⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

When something in life ends, it can be surprisingly hard to let go. In this guided meditation, we explore why endings affect us so deeply and how to meet them with awareness instead of resistance. Together, we gently notice where the body is holding on, allow the emotions to move, gain clarity, and begin to accept the reality of change. Endings don’t mean something went wrong. They’re part of being alive. This practice is an invitation to soften, breathe, and take the next step forward with a little more peace and presence. All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: ⁠https://bit.ly/49vIMCp⁠ Meditation School: ⁠https://www.meditationschool.us⁠ The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: ⁠https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

What does it really mean to bring your authentic self into teaching meditation? 🌸 In this heartfelt conversation, David Gandelman and Jamie Wozny dive into the art of guiding others, from teaching at studios and corporations like NBC, Hulu, and PlayStation, to leading retreats, courses, and Insight Timer lives. Jamie shares her 15-year journey of embracing authenticity, overcoming fear, and finding her true “medicine” as a teacher. You’ll discover: ✨ Why your embodied experience, not perfection, is the real medicine you offer ✨ How Jamie built her career teaching meditation in both corporate and spiritual spaces ✨ The power of authenticity and vulnerability in guiding students ✨ Practical steps to break into teaching at companies and online platforms ✨ Why trying, failing, and testing new ideas is essential to growing as a teacher ✨ How to balance structure with intuition when guiding groups and individuals Jamie’s wisdom reminds us that teaching meditation isn’t about “having it all together,” but about being real, present, and willing to share your unique gifts with others. All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School: https://www.meditationschool.us The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

Anxiety isn’t just “in your head.” It often shows up when the mind drifts away from the body, or when old pain and unprocessed emotions start to surface. In this video, we explore why anxiety arises and move through a gentle practice to help you reconnect, slow down, and meet the energy with presence instead of resistance.  All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School: https://www.meditationschool.us The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

What does it really take to walk the path of becoming a meditation teacher today? I sat down with Lou Redmond to explore the evolving landscape of teaching meditation, from in-person classes to the online world, building trust with students, and embracing authenticity as the foundation of teaching. We dive into: ✨ Lou’s journey from starting with in-person classes to becoming a global meditation guide ✨ How the pandemic shifted meditation teaching online, and what skills new teachers need now ✨ Why long-form meditations build deeper trust than quick social media content ✨ The role of authenticity, vulnerability, and sharing your real journey as a teacher ✨ How to navigate imposter syndrome and begin teaching before you “feel ready” ✨ Why meditation teaching is less about perfection and more about presence and care All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School: https://www.meditationschool.us The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN

What happens when a punk rocker becomes a meditation teacher? 🎸🧘 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jessica Amos to explore the real journey of teaching meditation. From overcoming anxiety and resistance to becoming a full-time guide, coach, and course creator.We talk about: ✨ Jessica’s unexpected path from punk rock garage band to meditation teacher ✨ How meditation helped her heal chronic anxiety and find purpose ✨ Why being authentic (even if it means swearing in a live session) matters more than fitting into “spiritual aesthetics” ✨ The challenges and rewards of building a meditation career in today’s world ✨ Practical advice for aspiring meditation teachers on staying true to yourself, making a living, and creating impact Jessica shares how she built her career on Insight Timer, created over 11 courses, transitioned into one-on-one coaching, and learned to embrace her unique voice as a teacher. Jessica's punk rock band music: https://hotsheets.bandcamp.com/album/want-me All the good stuff: Enroll for the 2026 Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program: https://bit.ly/49vIMCp Meditation School: https://www.meditationschool.us The 7 Energies of the Soul Book: https://amzn.to/3mAByGN