Kelly Smith is a meditation teacher and founder of Yoga For You.
She is also the host of the podcast Mindful in Minutes, which is one of the 0.1% of podcasts in the world with over half a million monthly downloads.&nbsp;
Over the past decade,&nbsp;Kelly&nbsp;has guided 21 million+ meditations through her podcast, hosted global retreats, published books, trained thousands of students, and been featured in various publications, from big names like&nbsp;Forbes.&nbsp;
If mediation is something you are interested in, either going deeper or introducing it as something&nbsp;new to your routine, this is the episode for you.&nbsp;
Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast:&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How quieting the mind allows deeper self-awareness and connection to the soul.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finding the right meditation style is a personal journey.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-judgmental observation of thoughts is key in meditation.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The nervous system&#8217;s regulation is crucial for effective meditation.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yoga can serve as a gateway to meditation.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mindfulness can be practiced in everyday activities.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The vagus nerve is vital for emotional regulation and well-being.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combining mindfulness and meditation creates a holistic approach to self-care. The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating stress responses.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Co-regulation is essential for parents to help children manage their emotions.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overwhelm often arises when anxiety becomes unmanageable.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anxiety is a neurological response to perceived threats.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meditation can physically change the brain, improving emotional regulation.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone has the ability to find time for meditation, even in busy schedules.
(Website)
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(Instagram)
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(Podcast)
<a href="https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast | Yoga For You</a>
(Youtube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyuAzAFsNzcypnAa1XSlnog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindful in Minutes || Kelly Smith &#8211; YouTube</a>
(Apple podcast)
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindful-in-minutes-meditation/id1295718287" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindful In Minutes Meditation Podcast &#8211; Apple Podcasts</a>
(Spotify)
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7s1ydwJkcWeJD1TngMN9Rk?si=602cbcceebdd45d1&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d2bdd623673a4555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindful In Minutes Meditation | Podcast on Spotify</a>

Kelly Smith on Regulating Your Nervous System, The Neuroscience of Anxiety and Mediation For People Who Can’t Mediate!

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