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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.
Episodes
39 episodes
Turn down the stress volume
When stress feels big and thoughts feel sticky, this meditation helps you refocus on simple physical sensations—your breath, the floor beneath you, warmth in your body. You'll practice finding space from mental overwhelm. A quick reset for busy...
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Tune into who brings joy
This meditation guides you to recognizing positive signals that attract you to spend time with people who support your wellbeing. A grounding practice for self-awareness and growth.Why this helps? Tuning into positive signals helps you m...
Appreciating uniqueness and difference
This meditation strengthens your ability to cherish your uniqueness while appreciating the differences in others. A practice for empathy, respect, and community.Why this helps? Mindful reflection on differences strengthens connection and...
Beyond the stage and its players
Look beyond the actors and props on a stage, noticing the backdrop behind it all. In the same way, we practice looking beyond all our thoughts to see the quality of awareness behind all of our thoughts and memories. This practice brings a fasci...
Affirmation meditation: I am enough (Vol. 2)
This meditation uses affirmations to remind you that you're supported and valuable. You are precious exactly as you are. A grounding practice for self-doubt, comparison spirals, or moments when you need to remember your worth.Why this he...
Let thoughts pass through
This meditation helps you practice letting go of whatever your thinking without getting stuck. You'll work with the natural flow of thinking, you don't need to be doing anything special. A useful tool when your mind feels crowded or stuck in lo...
Breathe like ocean waves
Following your breath is like watching waves rolling in and out. This meditation helps you sync with your breath's natural pace. A calming way to feel grounded and present.Why this helps? Following the breath's natural rhythm calms the n...
Be Easy
This gentle breathing practice invites you to be easy with yourself—no need to change anything or be some image of perfect. You'll rest your attention on the breath and notice how small moments of mindful focus bring calm. A simple reset when e...
Affirmation meditation: Build yourself up
This practice guides you through supportive affirmations that bring confidence and strength. Repeating phrases that remind you of your capability and worth help you feel supported and nourished. A grounding practice for moments when you need en...
Navigate change with calm
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 ...
Affirmation meditation: I am at peace
This affirmation practice helps you feel centered, loving, and peaceful. You'll reinforce positive mind states to trust yourself and your abilities. A quick way to reset before challenging moments or when stress feels high.Why this helps...
Make room for what is
This meditation guides you to rest in a wide, spacious awareness where thoughts, sounds, and sensations come and go. You’ll practice noticing the space behind experience rather than the content itself. A grounding practice for clarity and calm....
The velvety night sky
Using the image of a vast night sky, this meditation helps you experience spaciousness and calm. Thoughts are noticed like stars passing through awareness, without needing to follow them. A grounding practice for perspective, ease, and mental c...
Floating leaves, floating thoughts
Using the image of leaves floating through the air, this meditation helps you observe thoughts without engaging them. You’ll practice shifting attention to the space around thoughts. A calming way to settle down and feel more easy.Why th...
Relax your body, little by little
This short body scan guides your attention from head to toe, helping you notice and release tension. You’ll practice checking in with different areas of the body in a gentle, non-judgmental way. Great for calming your body and settling your min...
As vast as the bright blue sky
This open awareness meditation invites you to imagine a vast blue sky and notice thoughts like clouds passing through. You practice returning to the open space again and again. A calming way to feel lighter, happier, and more at ease.Why...
Be your own best friend
This meditation invites you to treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a close friend. You’ll practice sending supportive wishes to yourself and to others. A grounding practice for care, connection, and inner strength.Why t...
See the good
This short gratitude meditation helps you slow down and notice what’s going well in your life. You’ll bring to mind people, moments, or experiences you appreciate and notice how it feels in your body and mind. A simple way to cultivate positivi...
Begin again
In this short practice, you’ll learn to recognize when the mind has wandered and softly label it as thinking. Each time, you return to the breath and begin again. A steady way to train focus and patience.Why this helps? Noticing thinking...
Soften your belly, calm your body
This breathing meditation helps relax your nervous system when stress feels high. You’ll practice slow, gentle breaths that soften the belly and signal safety to your body. An easy reset you can use anytime you need to feel calmer and more grou...
Affirmation meditation: I am Love
The practice of repeating affirmations helps you encourage yourself and boost confidence when you need it. Shift your mindset with loving support. A simple reset you can use before tests, presentations, or anytime you need a lift.Why thi...
The anchor of sound
In this meditation, you’ll practice opening your awareness to sounds as they come and go. When your mind drifts, you gently return to listening. A calming practice for focus, steadiness, and mental balance.Why this helps? Listening mindf...
Come back to your breath
This simple breathing meditation helps you reconnect with the present moment. You’ll practice noticing each inhale and exhale, gently beginning again when your mind wanders. An easy practice you can return to anytime you need focus or calm....