A guided meditation aimed primarily at absolute beginners, but potentially useful as a refresher for anyone who may have tried meditation before, or even for more experienced meditators who just want to see how they get along with Henry guiding their meditation. Here, we go through the basics about finding somewhere to meditate, whether you should stand, sit or lie down, the choice to close the eyes or leave them open, and the key factor of focusing on the breath during meditation. It includes some simple exercises to help you to focus on the breath and achieve a state of calm relaxation, accompanied by the soothing sounds of waves gently washing up and down the seashore.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Relaxation on the Beach 2

A podcast exploring psychology, mental health, neuroscience, self-help and related subjects. A wide range of guests are featured, ranging from academics and medical practitioners who specialise in particular aspects of the mind and brain, through to medical and science journalists who keep tabs on the latest developments, authors of best-selling books on the subjects within our brief, creatives, artists and, occasionally, celebrities who have championed mental health and well-being. In addition, I interview members of the public who have had interesting or powerful experiences that help to shed light on the workings of the brain and mind. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.