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Pretty Good Meditation

Matthew Tift

Meditation can be challenging, whether you are a total beginner or an experienced meditator. Dr. Matthew Tift draws on his experience teaching meditation and yoga to guide you towards peacefulness and clarity. Born from Midwestern sensibility, this meditation podcast does not take itself too seriously. Slow down, settle in, and experience the wholesome effects of guided meditation that is pretty good.

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we explore the concept of "home." The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Mar 7, 2021

14 min

Body Scan

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we practice a well-known meditation technique called the body scan. The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Feb 21, 2021

16 min

Meeting Meditation Three

Someone requested that I record some meditations that could be used to start a meeting. So in this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, I offer you Meeting Meditation Three. Do you have any requests? Please let me know using the contact form on matthewtift.com.

Feb 13, 2021

2 min

Meeting Meditation Two

Someone requested that I record some meditations that could be used to start a meeting. So in this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, I offer you Meeting Meditation Two. Do you have any requests? Please let me know using the contact form on matthewtift.com.

Feb 12, 2021

1 min

Meeting Meditation One

Someone requested that I record some meditations that could be used to start a meeting. So in this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, I offer you Meeting Meditation One. Do you have any requests? Please let me know using the contact form on matthewtift.com.

Feb 11, 2021

1 min

Ujjayi Pranayama

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we practice a well-known type of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama, or "victorious breath." The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Feb 7, 2021

9 min

Kayagatasati (Mindfulness of the Body)

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we practice another common form of meditation: kāyagatāsati, or "mindfulness of the body" The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Jan 31, 2021

8 min

Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing)

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we practice the most common form of meditation: ānāpānasati, or "mindfulness of breathing." The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Jan 24, 2021

8 min

Tending the Garden

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we explore the metaphor of tending the garden as a meditation technique. The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Jan 16, 2021

7 min

Why Are You Listening?

In this episode of Pretty Good Meditation, we explore the motivation behind your meditation practice. Some people want to become more peaceful or happy. Others want to get rid of anxiety or fear. This episode provides a space to reflect on your reasons for practice. The theme music "Maxixe" performed by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Jan 9, 2021

8 min