Mindfulness and Recovery: Guided Meditation with Noah Levine
While you are training the mind and present time awareness of the breath, with the mind's almost constant wandering and returning, it is important to bring a quality of kindness and understanding to the practice.
Ever wondered how mindfulness can play a crucial role in addiction recovery? In this episode of Refuge Recovery, Noah Levine, the founder of the program, takes you through a calming guided meditation designed to help you stay focused and grounded. Noah starts by inviting you to find a comfortable seated position, ensuring your posture is upright yet relaxed.
He then gently guides you to bring full attention to the physical sensations of sitting still and to let your breathing flow naturally. As he walks you through the process, you'll be encouraged to release tension in your face, soften your eyes, and relax your jaw, neck, and shoulders. This mindful approach helps you become aware of the rise and fall of your chest and abdomen with each breath.
Noah emphasizes the importance of staying present and acknowledging the full range of experiences happening in the moment—thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and sense experiences. He then redirects your focus back to the breath, choosing one spot where you feel it most easily, whether at the base of your nostrils or in the rising and falling of your abdomen. Throughout the meditation, Noah reminds you that training the mind takes time and perseverance.
He encourages bringing kindness and understanding to your practice, highlighting how these qualities can significantly aid in addiction recovery. This episode offers practical tools for incorporating mindfulness into daily life, helping you not just recover from addiction but also find a deeper sense of happiness and well-being. If you're looking for a compassionate guide to help you navigate your recovery journey with mindfulness, this episode is a must-listen.