Pebbles in the Pond: A Deep Relaxation & Focus Meditation

24/09/2025 23 min Temporada 10 Episodio 1
Pebbles in the Pond: A Deep Relaxation & Focus Meditation

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Send us a textKia ora — I’m Meredith McCarthy. Welcome to NZACH Talk Time.This guided meditation helps your body relax deeply while training your mind to practise single-pointed focus. Using a gentle body-scan and the pebble-and-pond imagery, you’ll release tension, calm racing thoughts, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom inside you.What this practice will help with:• Deep physical relaxation (head, jaw, spine, hips and legs)• Reducing stress, overwhelm and mental chatter• Improving single-pointed attention and mindful presence• Supporting restful sleep and nervous-system recovery• Reconnecting with inner guidance — hearing that gentle “divine whisper”How to use this video:• Find a comfortable, safe place to sit or lie down.• Use headphones for better immersion.• If you need to fall asleep, let the meditation play; if you prefer to stay awake, practise gentle listening.• This meditation is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.Timestamps0:00 Welcome & gentle breathing0:45 Body relaxation — head to toes4:10 Eye focus and progressive blinking technique6:00 Pebble & pond visualisation (mindfulness practice)14:30 Closing — return, deepen, or drift to sleepIf you found this helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps others find these practices too. Share below how you felt after the practice or what you’d like next.More from NZACH:Website / Bookings: https://www.nzach.ac.nzMy private practice & bookings: https://www.meredithmccarthy.com/book-onlineContact: [email protected] | +64 27 699 3950Disclaimer: This meditation is a relaxation and mindfulness practice — not a substitute for medical or mental-health care. If you have concerns about your mental health or are experiencing severe symptoms, please seek professional help.

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