The Everyday Path To Zen: Calm Your Mind, Transform Your Life

Di Samantha Touchais

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Over the course of 7 days, you’ll explore short, accessible practices drawn from Zen philosophy — breathing exercises, mindful awareness, and small daily rituals — that you can integrate into your routine no matter how busy you are. Each day builds on the last, helping you cultivate presence, clarity, and resilience. Whether you’re new to meditation or seeking to deepen your mindfulness practice, this course will show you how to transform ordinary moments into opportunities for stillness and calm. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit of grounding practices to return to whenever life feels overwhelming. You will learn how to: * Release daily stress and mental clutter * Stay grounded and focused in the present moment * Create calm through small, consistent practices * Live with more ease, clarity, and joy Your path to a calmer mind and a peaceful life begins here — one mindful breath at a time.

Samantha Touchais

Strasbourg, France

Samantha is a meditation teacher and mindfulness guide dedicated to helping people find peace in the midst of daily life. With years of experience teaching on Insight Timer and guiding thousands of students through courses, sleep stories, and meditations, Samantha brings a warm, accessible approach to cultivating calm and inner balance. Drawing on...

Lezione 1

What Is Zen? The Art Of Being Here

Discover the essence of Zen as a way of living with presence, simplicity, and ease. Today’s session introduces the practice of beginner’s mind—meeting each moment with openness and curiosity—as you learn to let go of distractions, return to the present, and experience the calm that comes from simply being here, now.

Lezione 2

Beginner's Mind

Today we explore the practice of beginner’s mind, the Zen approach of seeing the world as if for the first time. By letting go of preconceptions, assumptions, and the urge to control, we open ourselves to curiosity, wonder, and fresh perspectives. This practice helps us notice what is truly present in each moment, rather than filtering life through old habits or expectations. Throughout today’s session, you’ll be guided to reconnect with this sense of openness, allowing each experience—big or small—to feel new, alive, and full of possibility.

Lezione 3

Simplicity And Letting Go

In today’s session, we explore the Zen practices of simplicity and letting go—learning how releasing unnecessary clutter, both mental and physical, can create space for clarity and peace. By gently observing what no longer serves us and embracing what truly matters, we cultivate a lighter, more focused mind. Through simple, practical exercises, you’ll discover how small acts of letting go can transform daily life, helping you feel more present, balanced, and at ease.

Lezione 4

Stillness In Motion

Today we explore the Zen practice of finding stillness even amidst activity. Life is full of movement and responsibilities, yet it is possible to cultivate a calm center within the flow. By bringing mindful awareness to everyday actions—walking, working, or even breathing—we learn to experience each moment fully without being carried away by distraction or stress. This practice helps us feel grounded, present, and at peace, even while life keeps moving around us.

Lezione 5

Impermanence And Flow

Today we explore the Zen understanding of impermanence—the natural ebb and flow of life. Everything changes, and by acknowledging this truth, we learn to move with life rather than resist it. Embracing impermanence allows us to let go of attachment, accept change gracefully, and find peace in the present moment. Through mindful practices, you’ll discover how flowing with life’s rhythms can bring freedom, ease, and a deeper sense of balance.

Lezione 6

Compassion And Connection

Today we explore how Zen practice nurtures both compassion for ourselves and connection with others. By cultivating awareness, kindness, and nonjudgment toward our own thoughts and feelings, we open the door to more understanding and empathy in our relationships. Simple mindfulness exercises help us tune into the needs of ourselves and those around us, fostering deeper connections and a sense of shared humanity. Through this practice, we discover that true calm and balance include both inner peace and heartfelt connection.

Lezione 7

Mindful Presence

On our final day, we bring together all the practices explored throughout the course to cultivate mindful presence in everyday life. Mindful presence means being fully awake and aware in each moment, without rushing, judging, or getting lost in distractions. By integrating beginner’s mind, simplicity, stillness, impermanence, and compassion, we can approach life with clarity, calm, and balance. Today’s session offers practical ways to carry this sense of mindful presence beyond meditation, into every interaction, task, and experience.

Recensioni recenti

4.74

October 10, 2025

Found this “Everyday Path to Zen…” course easy to listen to, well organized, inspirational, and practical. (To help integrate the concepts, I plan to repeat it, stopping along the way to make notes.) Thank you, Samantha Touchais for sharing this!

Barbara

September 7, 2025

Wonderful course. Each short lesson contains a valuable pearl of wisdom. Thoroughly enjoyed and will repeat from time to time. Thank you for sharing your insights. 🙏🏻☯️🌸💚

KatieG

September 5, 2025

practicing the principles of Zen is my desire! I need a LOT (as in lifelong) practice to that end and benefit from courses such as this one. Hearing others’ perspectives and experiences helps me home in on my own. So thank you and I may be on the lookout for more!