Mindful Miles w/ Jason Melvin
Welcome to Mindful Miles, your guide to turning daily runs into a moving meditation. Hosted by Jason Melvin, a running guide and breathwork practitioner, this podcast is here to help you transform your running routine into a mindful, intentional practice that nourishes both your body and mind.
In each episode, we’ll dive into techniques that blend mindfulness with running—like breathwork, mental focus, and present-moment awareness—unlocking the mental clarity, stress relief, and joy that mindful running can bring. Whether you’re hitting the pavement or trails, you’ll discover how simple shifts in focus and breathing can elevate your performance, reduce anxiety, and turn every run into a meditative experience.
Come run some Mindful Miles and learn how to run with mindfulness, calm, and purpose—because running isn’t just about the destination, it’s about finding peace in every step.
Mindful Miles w/ Jason Melvin
Mindful Running: Connecting With Yourself
In this episode of 'Mindful Miles,' host Jason Melvin guides listeners through a 30-minute easy run, emphasizing the importance of connecting with oneself. Listeners are encouraged to embrace mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness to create a deeper sense of self-connection. Jason provides step-by-step instructions for warm-ups, breath focus, and a body scan while running, blending thoughtful prompts with music to foster a grounding and reflective experience. This session aims to help runners release stress, appreciate their bodies, and reconnect with their inner selves amidst the chaos of everyday life.
00:00 Introduction to Mindful Running
01:02 Setting the Intention: Connection
02:30 Starting the Run: Breath and Body Awareness
05:18 Body Scan and Gratitude
06:34 Music Interlude
08:03 Deeper Self-Reflection
11:15 Releasing and Letting Go
14:40 Slowing Down and Gratitude
25:20 Final Reflection and Conclusion
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