Mindful In Minutes Meditation
Short, weekly guided meditations to help you stress less, sleep better, and live more mindfully. Each week, join Kelly Smith—meditation teacher, author, and founder of Yoga For You—for simple yet powerful guided practices that are 20 minutes or less and cover real-life needs like meditation for anxiety, meditation for stress relief, sleep meditation, morning meditation, boosting self-esteem, and creating a daily mindfulness ritual.Mindful in Minutes is an intentional, no-fluff meditation podcast for busy, open-hearted people navigating stress, overwhelm, and the desire to live with more ease and intention. Kelly delivers soothing guided practices, practical mindfulness tools, and heartfelt guid...
Accepting A Chapter has Closed (Samhaim Inspired) Journey
This Samhain-inspired guided meditation for letting go and accepting change will help you find closure, make peace with an ending, and release a chapter of your life that has come to a close. This 25 minute guided journey through a cozy autumn forest visualization, you'll reflect on your experiences, find acceptance, and gently close the book on a chapter of your story.
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In the annual birthday episode Kelly breaks down her goals for the last year, shares honestly if she made them or not and then dives into her goals for the next year for Mindful in Minutes and a few small changes. In this episode Kelly shares how the landscape of podcasting has changed, where she's been pouring her time and energy into and how she's planning on getting her spark back.
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Calming Sleep Journey Meditation
Fall asleep with ease as you relax your body, quiet your mind and slow down your breath before talking a long walk through the mountains. In this guided sleep journey you will take a slow and cozy walk through nature inspired by Banff and all that there is to see there.
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2027 Retreat Announcement W/ Daniela Babura
Join Kelly and Daniela as they reveal the 2027 retreat destinations. In this episode Kelly shares the 3 places Kelly will be traveling in 2027 and what inspired each retreat, and even gives a not so subtle clue about one 2028 destination.
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Quiet A Busy Brain Meditation
Quiet a busy brain, and slow down your thoughts with this guided meditation. In this practice you will focus on slowing down your breath, and softening your body so you can give your mind a break from all of the thoughts that are racing through it.
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Total Nervous System Reset Meditation
Reset your nervous system with this guided practice. In this meditation you will begin with several somatic exercises to soothe the nervous system before going into a guided meditation to help you find a space of deep relaxation and peace.
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5 Minute Evening Relaxation Meditation
Give yourself permission to unwind and release at the end of the day as you transition from your day into your evening. This 5 minute meditation will help you leave the day behind and not carry the mental load into your night.
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10 Minute Stop Procrastination Meditation
Stop procrastinating that project you've been meaning to do with this 10 minute guided meditation. In this practice you will mentally prepare yourself to start your task, and focus on how it will feel when you're done and you have completed what you are putting off.
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How To ACTUALLY Stop Procrastinating
This episode is all about procrastination. In this freeform episode Kelly explores what it is, what it is not, why we do it, what’s happening in our brain and body when we choose to procrastinate we will also take a look at how procrastination affects us with neurodivergent brains a little bit differently, and then we are going to dive into how you can actually stop procrastinating and Kelly's favorite ways to move past a procrastination struggle.
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Fall Equinox 2026 Guided Meditation
Celebrate the changing seasons with this fall equinox guided meditation for balance, reflection, and new beginnings. Through equal breathing and a peaceful autumn visualization, you’ll honor the season behind you, reflect on how you’ve grown, and decide what you want to carry forward and what you’re ready to leave behind. Step into the sacred in-between and welcome the autumn equinox with intention, presence, and trust in who you are becoming.
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8 Minute Peaceful Pause Meditation
Take pauses and find peace. In this 8 minute meditation you will take 3 mindful pauses to notice what is around you, and then let good feelings in. This practice will help you pause, notice and reset so you can find peace.
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The Power Of Mindful Pauses W/ Johan Matton
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of mindfulness and the curious spirit of Johan Matton, founder of Pulse Ring. Johan, who has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness and meditation, shares his unique journey to creating a groundbreaking product that aims to enhance our mindfulness practices. In this episode Kelly and Johan talk about how they are tired of maxxing everything, and love to embrace the small moments of pause in life.
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Emotional Healing + Release Meditation (Water Element)
Identify, move, and release stagnant feelings and emotions in this water element inspired meditation. This 20 minute practice will help you really soften your body, clear your mind and tap into water's ability to move, cleanse and help you become more emotionally fluid and cleared.
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Daily Intuition Activation Meditation
Activate your intuition, and clean the window to your inner wisdom with this 6 minute guided meditation. This practice is a short activation to bring awareness to your intuition, so it can be stronger throughout your day.
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Anxiety Meditation For Little Ones (Kid's Meditation)
This kid's anxiety meditation is for the little ones in your life that are feeling nervous or having worried thoughts. This practice is designed for kids under 7 and to help them when they are feeling anxious.
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Call in Your Best Day Meditation
Call in your best day with this guided meditation. In this practice you will energize your body with "coffee breath" and then visualize calling in your best day based on how it feels and not what you achieve.
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Summer 2026 Recap + Lessons Learned
In this personal freeform episode Kelly shares the highs and low of her summer with the kids, she shares what they did together rating everything out of 10 and then explains why she has been feeling a bit unsettled this summer and how chapters are closing.
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Clear Mind (Air Element) Guided Meditation
Clear your mind and awaken your consciousness with this air element inspired meditation. In this practice you will harness the power of your breath, and focus on the space behind your eyes to open up your awareness and consciousness.
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Heal While You Sleep Guided Meditation
Visualize yourself becoming healthier while you sleep. In this 20 minute guided meditation you will soften and relax into bed and then visualize a healing light pouring into your body and cells as you sleep.
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Exploring the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Tonya Rich
In this episode, Kelly welcomes Dr. Tonya Rich, a research occupational therapist at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. With over 25 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Rich's work is dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans, especially those dealing with limb loss and persistent pain. Together Kelly and Dr. Rich explore how the mind and body are connected and what is actually happening in the brain when you visualize something.
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10 Minute Create Calm Within Meditation
Create Inner calm with this 10 minute guided meditation. In this practice you will take 10 minutes to become the eye of the storm, and create a space inner space you can retreat to.
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Erase Worried Thoughts Meditation
Clear your mental clutter and wipe away worried and anxious thoughts with this guided meditation. In this practice you will visualize your worries being written down, and then erased from your mind and your heart.
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6 Minute Ujjayi Breath Meditation
Focus your mind, and clear your throat chakra with this 6 minute ujjayi breath meditation. Ujjayi is often called ocean breath because of the audible sound that is made with the exhale, but it is also a practice that is very soothing for the nervous system quieting for a busy brain.
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Acupuncture 101 W/ Meaghan Moakley
In this freeform episode, Kelly is joined by acupuncturist, Meaghan Moakley, for an introduction to acupuncture, what it is, how it works, and what you can expect from a session. In this episode Kelly and Meaghan dive into the science of acupuncture, what it feels like, how it supports your nervous system, plus how it can support stress, women’s health, and overall well-being and some exploration into cupping and what your tongue says about your health.
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15 Minute Rest + Restore Body Scan
Find complete rest and relaxation with this 15 minute rest + restore body scan. This practice will help you quiet your mind, release your body and truly rest for 15 minutes.
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8 Minute Access Your Joy Meditation
Access your joy, and begin to notice the little things that are all around you that make you feel joyful. This 8 minute guided meditation is a simple activation of the essence of joy to fill you for the whole day.
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The Art of Sparking Joy In LIfe
What actually happens in your brain when you feel joy and why does it fade so fast? In this freeform episode, we dive into the neuroscience of joy, from dopamine and the brain's reward circuit to what centuries of Buddhist practice and modern meditation research reveal about training your mind toward more joy and then explore a brainstormed list of simple, real ways to invite more joy into your everyday life and the notice, choose, repeat framework.
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Meditation For Transformation (Fire Element)
Burn away the told version of you, and allow a new transformed version to step forward. This guided meditation is inspired by the fire element and it's ability to transform.
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My First Live + In person Meditation TT in 7 years
For the first time in 7 years Kelly is leading her signature meditation teacher training live and in person. She will be in London, Ontario Oct 2-4. This is a small group training and spots are first come, first serve. In this episode Kelly dives into the the training, why now, and what you can expect from the weekend.
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Plant Your Seed of Intention Meditation
Plant your seed of intention with this guided meditation. This is the guided practice that concluded the audio workshop on the mid-year reset from June 2026
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Rhythmic Movement Reset Meditation
Move, sway, and intuitively tap into the subtle movement that your body might be craving and need to get your nervous system to settle. In this practice you will gently move your body to invite it out of a fight of flight state, and into a more grounded state.
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Summer Solstice (2026) Guided Meditation
Honor the solstice with this guided meditation inspired by the balance between earth and light. In this practice you will focus on the ground beneath you while you honor the joyful light above you as you exist in harmony between these two energies on the solstice.
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Mid-Year Reset (Audio Workshop)
Reflect on the past 6 months so you can refocus and get clear on what you want the next 6 months to look like. In this audio workshop Kelly leads you though a series of exercises that will help you reflect on the past and get clear on the future for the second half of the year. This episode starts with a freeform talk about why this time of year is ideal for a reset, then goes into guided journaling practices and ends with a guided meditation to help you plan your seed of intention.
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Unwind + Surrender Meditation
Unwind, relax and surrender to the moment in this guided meditation. In this practice you will physically release, then mentally soothe your thoughts with breath before you go on a guided journey to a peaceful greenhouse in the rain.
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Meeting The 4 Winds ft. Sam MacLaren
Work with the 4 directions through this guided meditation on meeting the 4 winds. In this guided practice Sam MacLaren leads you on a journey to connect with the energies of the west, north, east and south and feel the power of their winds.
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The Power Of The 4 Directions W/ Sam MacLaren
What are the 4 directions and how can you find alignment in your life by working with these different energies. In this guest conversation Kelly is join my Sam MacLaren to explore the power of the 4 directions and learn how you can become more intune with the rhythm of the land, and access this ancient wisdom.
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6 Minute Post Workout Breath Meditation
Slow your breathing, recover your body, and integrate the benefits of your workout with this 6 minute guided breath meditation for muscle repair and recovery.
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Self-Healing Yoga Nidra
Heal your body and mind with this full yoga nidra practice with the sankulpa of becoming more whole everyday. This practice will allow you to completely unwind and release while you focus on allow your body to naturally heal and balance itself.
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Everything You Need To Know About Teaching Yoga Nidra (Live Workshop Replay)
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This is a recording of a live workshop that Kelly ran on May 28th for yoga teachers, wellness professionals and curious individuals about what you need to know about teaching yoga nidra.
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Pure Awareness (Ether) Guided Meditation
Awaken pure awareness and stillness within you in this 12 minute guided meditation. This practice is inspired by the element of Ether and the space that is around you and within you.
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