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Loving Kindness 101
With Anne V MühlethalerThis series of guided meditations is designed for curious beginners wanting to try the uniquely powerful practice called Mettā, known in English as Loving Kindness. Loving Kindness is said to be a practice of cultivating unconditional love as well as positive energy towards oneself, others, and the world at large by putting our attention on psycho-active phrases, like well-wishes, that we repeat silently. A form of meditation as old as mindfulness since it was introduced by the Buddha 2,500 years ago, its benefits are numerous, from lesser anxiety, better sleep, increased mindful attention, self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, and improved immune health. Each lesson will build onto what’s been explored in the previous one, but the commitment is light, with lessons and practices rounding up to 10 minutes daily. The goal of this starter kit is to build your practice so that you can go ahead and meditate on your own, making Loving Kindness your regular go-to meditation to cultivate a kind and open heart. Just imagine how powerful it would be if someone were to practice every day.
Incorporating a Loving Kindness Habit - A Starter Kit
About this course
This series of guided meditations is designed for curious beginners wanting to try the uniquely powerful practice called Mettā, known in English as Loving Kindness. Loving Kindness is said to be a practice of cultivating unconditional love as well as positive energy towards oneself, others, and the world at large by putting our attention on psycho-active phrases, like well-wishes, that we repeat silently. A form of meditation as old as mindfulness since it was introduced by the Buddha 2,500 years ago, its benefits are numerous, from lesser anxiety, better sleep, increased mindful attention, self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, and improved immune health. Each lesson will build onto what’s been explored in the previous one, but the commitment is light, with lessons and practices rounding up to 10 minutes daily. The goal of this starter kit is to build your practice so that you can go ahead and meditate on your own, making Loving Kindness your regular go-to meditation to cultivate a kind and open heart. Just imagine how powerful it would be if someone were to practice every day.
Meet your Teacher
Anne Muhlethaler is a 250 RYT yoga teacher and a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher who has studied with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield (MMTCP), as well as taken many workshops with world-renowned teachers such as Sally Kempton, Pema Chödrön, and Annie Carpenter. Anne continues to study in her field, having studied with the Nalanda Institute in Contemplative Science, training to integrate time-tested mindfulness and compassion practices from Buddhist psychology with evidence-based Western psychotherapy and neuropsychology. She is currently studying Vajra Yoga with Michele Loew and Tenzin Bob Thurman. A former fashion and business executive (and prior to that a singer), Anne developed an interest in meditation and mindfulness after years of practicing yoga. She became a regular Loving Kindness practitioner before starting to learn more about the rest of mindfulness practices. Anne decided to become a teacher after seeing the profound effects these combined practices had on her own life. Anne is passionate about teaching meditation and pranayama while also running a communications consultancy and coaching practice.