The raisin exercise:
Here’s a collection of my favorite local, national and online meditation and related resources! Feel free to send me other resources to add to the list.
Why mindfulness & meditation? The Center for Mind Body Medicine has some great research here and there’s a nice review of studies on Mindfulnet.org
Meditation and mindfulness podcasts & audio talks
- Tara Brach: Podcasts and guided meditations (free)
- Hugh Byrne Audio talks and meditations (free)
- Pema Chödrön: Videos, articles (free)
- Ram Dass Webcasts (donation required)
- Jonathan Foust: Talks and guided meditations (free)
- Thich Nhat Hanh talks (free)
- Dalai Lama: Webcasts (free)
- Insight Meditation Center of Charlottesville, VA (various teachers, free)
- Jim Gordon, MD demonstrating “Soft Belly” breathing (free)
- Jon Kabat Zinn: Videos of talks (free)
- Rick Hanson: Newsletters & videos (free)
- Jack Kornfeld: Articles (free)
- Belleruth Naparstek: articles, some free audio
- Sharon Salzberg: Post and Podcasts (free)
- Audio collection from Spirit Rock (renowned meditation center (free)
Mindful Eating Resources
- But I Deserve This Chocolate!: The Fifty Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them by Susan Albers
- Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling by Anita Johnston (my favorite)
- When Food Is Love: Exploring the Relationship Between Eating and Intimacy by Geneen Roth (she has a variety of books)
- Intuitive Eating, 3rd Edition by Evelyn Tribble and Elyse Resch
- The Center for Mindful Eating free newsletter, other resources
- 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food by Susan Albers
For nutrition professionals:
- Mindful Eating: from Today’s Dietitian by Cheryl Harris (me!)
Self-Compassion
- Dr. Kristin Neff: http://www.self-compassion.org/
- Dr. Christopher Germer www.mindfulselfcompassion.org
- Center for Mindful Self Compassion: www.centerformsc.org/
Resources for sale:
Awakening Joy Course (variable cost) and Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness book
Deepak Chopra meditations
Bernie Siegel books, CDs, DVDs, etc. on hope and healing
Sounds True:meditation/mindfulness resources
Health Journeys: Guided imagery and meditation CDs/mp3s
DC Area Teachers
- Tara Brach
- Hugh Byrne
- Jonathan Foust
- Mindfulness Practice Center of Fairfax: Anh-Huong and Thu Nguyen
- Sharon Salzberg (usually in DC once a month)
Posts on mindful awareness, inspiration, etc.
Daily Om–Free daily emails, online courses
Tiny Buddha–posts on meditation, mindfulness, awareness and joy (free)
An online bell you can set as a reminder to breathe
DC Area Courses/trainings:
Center for Mind Body Medicine
Insight Meditation Community of Washington
DC Area Places for Retreat/Reflection
National List of Meditation Centers
Global list of meditation centers
CYA statement: This is a resource; always use your own judgement.