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Inner Strength Meditations
Short practices for busy minds
Created by Inner Strength Education, this podcast brings the Inner Strength vibe to you with accessible mindfulness sessions whether you're navigating classes, work, friends, stress, feelings, boredom, or any of the other distractions we all feel from time to time. These practices are practical, fun, and easy to return to—whether you have two minutes on the move or you're winding down at night.
You don’t need to clear your mind...
Just press play, breathe, and make a little room inside.
New episodes added regularly.
Headphones optional. Relaxation & curiosity encouraged.
Designed especially for teens and young adults.
Inner Strength Meditations
Navigate change with calm
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
This meditation supports you through times of change by helping you relax your body and mind. You'll practice affirming your ability to handle transitions with confidence and curiosity. A grounding practice for staying steady during shifts and uncertainty.
Why this helps? Mindfulness helps you become aware of feelings around transitions and respond in healthy ways.
Welcoming Change With Mindfulness
SPEAKER_00Welcome to Inner Strength Meditations. A little love for your heart and your mind.
Why Transitions Feel Hard
SPEAKER_02Transitions can be challenging. So many types of feelings can arise when we're going through changes.
Breath As A Healthy Anchor
SPEAKER_02Using mindfulness can help us become aware of these feelings and navigate them in a healthy way. You can practice this meditation to help ease the stress that comes with change.
Settle In And Begin Breathing
SPEAKER_02Take a moment to sit in a comfortable position. Gently close your eyes and start to notice the natural flow of your breath.
SPEAKER_01Without judgment and without expectation, notice any thoughts, feelings, or sensations that arise.
Full Body Softening Scan
SPEAKER_01Gently begin to soften and relax the muscles in your face. Softening your shoulders, arms and hands. Relax and soften your belly. Your back. Let your hips, legs, and feet soften and relax. Sometimes when we relax our body, the mind follows and begins to calm too. Take your time. Be patient with yourself. Be kind to yourself.
Self Kindness And Affirmations
SPEAKER_01Think to yourself or say out loud. I can handle any changes that come my way. I embrace change with confidence and curiosity. I trust the flow of my life. I thrive and grow with change.
Return To Breath Awareness
SPEAKER_01Come back to the breath, noticing your inhale, noticing your exhale.
SPEAKER_02Know that you can always connect with your breathing to help find a sense of calm, centeredness, and control over your experience. Your connection with your breath can anchor you in the present moment and ease stress.
SPEAKER_01I'm one with my inhale. I'm one with my exhale. Come back to the breath. Noticing your inhale. Noticing your exhale.
SPEAKER_02Know that you can always connect with your breathing to help find a sense of calm, centeredness, and control over your experience. Your connection with your breath can anchor you in the present moment and ease stress.
SPEAKER_01I'm one
Closing Reflection And Stillness
SPEAKER_01with my inhale. I'm one with my exhale. I'm breathing in. All is well. When you're ready, slowly open your eyes.
SPEAKER_02When you come to the end of any mindfulness practice, make a mental note that taking time to be still is a precious gift we give to ourselves.
SPEAKER_00Pause as long as you'd like. Take in this moment of gentle attention. You matter.