Aviva's Meditations
MidLife Unfolding
Aviva Kamander
Show overview
Aviva's Meditations launched in 2024 and has put out 15 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 5 min and 7 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 7 months ago. Published by Aviva Kamander.
From the publisher
Welcome! My name is Aviva Kamander, and I've been working as a licensed psychotherapist for over 20 years, counseling and coaching clients. Here, you'll find guided meditations designed to help you relate to your thoughts differently, navigate uncertainty, and improve your overall well-being each day. I hope you enjoy them.Acknowledgments:Special thanks to the following practitioners for sharing their practice, wisdom, and insights: Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chodron, Paul Gilbert, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Zindel Segal, Dennis Tirch, Laura Silberstein-Tirch, Kelly Wilson, Jillian Pransky, Sally Kempton, Jack Kornfield, Salle M. Redfield, Tara Brach, Tuere Sala, Julianna Raye, and Shinzen Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
Rest Meditation
Listen before bed to unwind and rest easier. This meditation incorporates concepts from ACT-I and CBT-I to offer a gentle and compassionate approach to addressing sleep struggles.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Slow and Steady Breathing Practice
A guided introduction to slow, steady breathing, also known as resonant or soothing rhythm breathing, designed to support calm, focus, and heart rate balance. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Gilbert for his teachings.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2-Minute Guided Grounding Meditation
This 2-minute guided grounding meditation can be a powerful tool during uncertain times. When life feels unpredictable, the mind may spiral into worry, making it harder to focus and feel at ease. Whether you're new to meditation and looking for a simple way to start or an experienced practitioner wanting a moment of stability, this short grounding practice can help anchor you to the present.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finding Your Center In Times Of Change
Finding Your Center in Times of Change is a guided meditation to help you feel grounded, soften to uncertainty, and meet change with compassion and steady presence.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mountain Meditation
This adapted version of Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mountain Meditation is designed to help you feel grounded and steady during uncertainty.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gratitude Meditation
Influenced by my ACBS SW Peer Supervision Group, Dahn Yoga, and Allina HealthSubscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modifed RAIIN Meditation
This modified RAIIN meditation is influenced by Tara Brach, Michele McDonald, Paul Gilbert, Zindel Segal, Dennis and Laura Silberstein Tirch, and Kelly Wilson. This guided meditation is designed to be revisited. RAIN helps cultivate an inner sense of warmth and openness, broaden perspectives, and release limiting stories, allowing you to approach yourself with more kindness. In this modified version, there is a second letter, “I,” to RAIIN, which I will explain during the meditation.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allowing Meditation to Happen
Bring attention to the body and breathe, allowing meditation to happen.Influenced by Cortland Dahl and Sharon SalzbergSubscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Noticing Now
This meditation highlights noticing external conditions and internal states to strengthen awareness and deepen relaxation.Inspired by Tuere Sala and Kristen NeffSubscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Do You Want To Be?
This 5-minute guided meditation offers focused breathing and self-reflection questions about your future. Enjoy!Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Compassionate Self
This meditation includes brief relaxation techniques with focused breathing and visualizing your compassionate self.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Focused Awareness
Present-moment awareness practices help cultivate three fundamental skills of mindfulness - sensory clarity, equanimity, and concentration.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Future You - Guided Visualization
This guided imagery invites you to relax and explore your future self, tapping into your inner wisdom for clarity on your life's direction.Suggestion: have a journal nearby to write down your experience and follow up thoughts after the mediation.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modified Breathing Space
This meditation promotes awareness, a calm state of mind, and a nonjudgmental approach to your experiences. Inspired by Zindel Segal's 3-minute Breathing Space and the teachings of Paul Gilbert and Dennis and Laura Tirch.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guided Meditation: Muscle Tension Relaxation
This meditation offers muscle tension exercises that promote relaxation. Many people like to practice this before bedtime.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.