Great Minds
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Mindfulness, meditation, living in the present... these are all buzz terms you’ve probably heard. Maybe even tried. But if you haven’t yet found your fit, get a taste of various meditation styles from across the world. Learn about Vipassana, Metta or loving kindness meditation, Japanese forest bathing, sound meditation, Hawaiian ho'oponopono and more. Whether you’ve been meditating for years, or this is your first time, these short meditations led by experienced teachers will fit neatly into your day. Versions of the series are also available Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin and Punjabi.
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02/16/22 • 13 min
Ho'oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian practice centred on reconciliation. Roughly translated, ho'oponopono means ‘to make things right’. It teaches the importance of love and forgiveness to address the ‘pohaku’ or burdens that weigh us down. In this short mindfulness exercise, Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster leads you on a journey of healing surrounded by your family. Sit or lie down comfortably as you begin.
Ho’oponopono meditation 2: Your light
Great Minds
02/16/22 • 11 min
Guiding us this episode is Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster, a practitioner of Hawaiian ho’oponopono. Kawika will share a story about the light we carry from birth - it goes to the essence of Ho’oponopono. You can sit or lie down as you listen, whatever makes you comfortable.
02/16/22 • 14 min
In this last episode of Great Minds Season 1, we will finish with a final episode of Ho’oponopono. At its core, the practice is a process of making things right by forgiving, forgetting, and remembering, which is what Kawika will focus on. Sit, or lie down for this episode.
Qigong meditation 1: Basic mindfulness
Great Minds
02/09/22 • 10 min
Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese meditation. The Chinese characters for Qigong mean ‘breath’ or ‘to work the breath’. This episode is a basic mindfulness meditation that is great for beginners. Sit comfortably on a chair or cushion to start. Try to keep your back straight and relax your shoulders.
02/09/22 • 9 min
There are five elements in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy; wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.This episode focuses on grounding yourself with the earth's energy. There will be a little bit of light movement in this episode so keep these three things in mind as Grandmaster Gary Khor guides you through.First, sit up straight but do not tense up – try to be relaxed at the same time. Second, try to empty your mind of unnecessary thoughts and focus on the mantra Gary will share with you. Finally, there will be a focus on your breathing, to help fill up your body with oxygen.
Qigong meditation 3: Three energy meditation
Great Minds
02/09/22 • 12 min
In this episode we will look at the concept of three energy meditation, with Grandmaster Gary Khor. Three energy meditation is used in Chinese qigong, health, medicine and in martial arts. sit comfortably in a chair or if you have space, stand up with your legs slightly apart.
02/02/22 • 13 min
Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese phrase for ‘forest bathing’. In this exercise you will be gently guided to a beautiful peaceful forest by practicing forest bathing with Mayumi Kataoka. To begin, get in a comfortable position in a quiet and safe environment.
02/02/22 • 11 min
Shinrin-yoku translates as ‘forest bathing’. The term was coined in Japan in the 80’s, and it’s encouraged as an antidote to hectic city life. Mayu Kataoka will lead you into a peaceful forestfor this meditation. Find a comfortable spot either sitting or lying down in a quiet place and close your eyes.
Shinrin-yoku meditation 3: Forest immersion
Great Minds
02/02/22 • 9 min
Be immersed in the forest in this Shinrin-yoku meditation with Mayu. Discover the birds in the trees, feel the leaves beneath your feet, and walk away with a sense of calm. You can either sit or lie down on your bed, couch, or floor.
12/22/21 • 2 min
Mindfulness, meditation, living in the present... these are all buzz terms you’ve probably heard. Maybe even tried. But what actually is meditation? Does it always have to be done in skintight yoga clothes, next to the water, and posted on social media? Join host Leah Vandenberg to try various meditation styles from across the world in this podcast from SBS.
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How many episodes does Great Minds have?
Great Minds currently has 60 episodes available.
What topics does Great Minds cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Sbs and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Great Minds?
The episode title 'Vipassana meditation 3: Calming the mind' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Great Minds?
The average episode length on Great Minds is 13 minutes.
When was the first episode of Great Minds?
The first episode of Great Minds was released on Dec 22, 2021.
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