Exploring Peace Meditations
Seeking peace in your life? Exploring Peace Meditations offers you Soul Care through guided prayer and Christian meditation. Caring for your soul is vital to living a peace-filled and purposeful life. Join author, yoga teacher, spiritual director, and host Whitney R. Simpson for a regular dose of peace and calm for your breath, body, and spirit as you explore these practical meditations. Using yoga teachings and ancient spiritual tools such as the Prayer of Examen, Lectio Divina, and Breath Prayer allows Whitney to companion you on your spiritual formation journey. Are you a Peace Seeker? Join our community at ExploringPeace.com/community.
Episodes
173 episodes since 2019
Loving Kindness: In Ordinary Time
This loving-kindness meditation is rooted in the Christian tradition. It invites you to foster God's love and kindness within yourself and then extend it to your loved ones, those in need, and even those we struggle to love. With gratitude for ...
September 13, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 13
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12:46
Centering Prayer: 10 Embodied Quiet Minutes
Let this prayer time be your guide if you want to be more present in your body and find some quiet with God in our deafening world. Take a deep breath, settle into a seated posture, and pause to enjoy 10 minutes of quiet presence with your Crea...
September 06, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 12
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15:49
Yoga Nidra: Calming the Body
This Yoga Nidra practice will help calm and soothe your body, mind, and spirit. Sink into a comfortable, reclined position and allow yourself to relax through a calming body scan, designed to release tension and invite serene stillness into eve...
August 23, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 11
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16:07
Breathwork: Calming the Mind
Allow the rhythmic pattern of box breathing to steady your mind and heart as Whitney guides you through each breath, inspiring you to find your own pace and settle into God's presence and peace.
August 16, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 10
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6:51
Centering Prayer: 5 Embodied Quiet Minutes
Ever wondered how just five minutes of silence with God could transform your day? Pause and discover (or re-discover) the goodness of quieting your mind with God and then make it a practice to transform your life. Centering Prayer is a wonderfu...
July 19, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 9
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9:30
Loving Kindness: Embodying Love
Can embodying Christ's love, compassion, and forgiveness truly transform your relationships? Ground yourself with deep, purposeful breaths and the wisdom of Ephesians 4:32 as we invite God's presence into this time of mindful prayer. May God's ...
July 12, 2024
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10:24
Yoga Nidra: Body & Soul Rest
Discover a state of profound relaxation in this Yoga Nidra practice, often referred to as yogic sleep. This practice allows you to rest deeply while staying fully aware, making it ideal for unwinding before bed, rejuvenating during the day, or ...
July 05, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 7
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21:03
Lectio Divina: Be Filled
Make space to be filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit and rest in God's presence. Take a deep breath and listen anew to God's word!
June 28, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 6
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11:47
Centering Prayer: Be With God
Quiet prayer does not have to be intimidating. Allow Whitney to guide you into the practice of Centering Prayer. Choose to simply be with God to find stillness, peace, and presence as you center your body, breath, heart, and mind. ...
June 21, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 5
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10:30
Yoga Nidra: Be Here Now
Sensing the need to pause and relax? You can be present and experience the gift of God's peace and presence in just a few minutes with this brief Yoga Nidra meditation. Take 15 minutes for yourself to be with God.
June 14, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 4
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15:00
Loving Kindness: Be Kind
Embark on a journey of extending loving kindness to yourself, your loved ones, and ultimately, all beings everywhere. Through repeated affirmations and moments of quiet reflection, we invite God's peace and love to permeate our hearts and...
June 07, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 3
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14:32
Prayer of Examen: Be Grateful
With the transformative practice of the Prayer of Examen, pause and welcome God's presence into your everyday life. Take this time to reflect on the past 24 hours and welcome gratitude into the ordinary moments. Through mindful breathing, scrip...
May 31, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 2
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10:00
Lectio Divina: Be Love
The season of Ordinary Time on the Christian calendar begins with an invitation to BE with God and sense God's love in this time of meditation. Listen to 1 John 4:16 in the style of Lectio Divina. Be open to the path of recei...
May 24, 2024
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Season 20
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Episode 1
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9:33
Energy Meditation: Be Light
Immerse yourself in a guided visualization that intertwines Jesus's profound wisdom with your body's energy and the rhythmic pattern of your breathing. Carry Christ's light into your life, and let the peace of God be your ever-pres...
May 17, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 7
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8:00
Yoga Nidra: Be Present
In this calming Yoga Nidra session, we will tenderly tune into our bodies, acknowledging every sensation without judgment, and anchor ourselves in the present with each mindful breath. Pause now to be present, practice gratitude in its purest f...
May 10, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 6
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19:01
Breathwork: Be Still
Discover the profound connection between breath and spirit with this breathwork meditation. We delve into the practice of the three-part breath technique—an approach that promises a deeper sense of calm and a more present state of being.
May 03, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 5
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11:00
Centering Prayer: Morning Peace
Discover the transformative power of quiet prayer in your morning as we explore the practice of Centering Prayer, guided by Thomas Keating's wisdom. With 'peace' as our anchor, Whitney leads you through a calming and peaceful morning prayer ses...
April 26, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 4
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12:30
Energy Meditation: Balanced and Connected
Bring your body into balance and feel more connected to God with this guided chakra meditation. Prepare yourself for a pause that fills you up and leaves you feeling refreshed. Take time to find balance, receive the affirmations ...
April 19, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 3
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21:31
Loving Kindness: Breathing Compassion
Discover the transformative power of loving-kindness meditation and how it can open your heart to a deeper connection with yourself, your loved ones and your Creator. Whether you're settled in your favorite yoga pose or simply seat...
April 05, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 2
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11:50
Yoga Nidra: Renewal
Take a break and welcome renewal and rebirth to flow through you as we embrace the gifts of a rejuvenated spirit and a refreshed body and mind. Drawing inspiration from Romans 6:3-5, we set our intention on renewal and welcome the practice of g...
March 29, 2024
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Season 19
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Episode 1
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22:01
Centering Prayer: Afternoon Stillness
Discover the essence of tranquility and the profound depth of stillness in our latest meditation session. As your guide, I, Whitney, lead you gently into an afternoon of serenity, focusing on the art of Centering Prayer. Together, we'll explore...
March 22, 2024
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Season 18
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Episode 4
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18:59
Energy Meditation: Discover A Quiet Mind
Let's embark on a peaceful journey to quiet the mind and welcome God's healing touch throughout our very being. In this time of prayerful meditation, we'll explore the gift of God's healing energy, embrace stillness, and invite our Creator to i...
March 15, 2024
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Season 18
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Episode 3
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16:22
Breathwork: Quiet Your Worries
Discover the power of purposeful breathwork to ease anxieties and embrace the peace that Christ longs to offer you. In a world brimming with worries, the sacred words of Jesus from his farewell discourse offer a timeless refuge, promising a pea...
March 08, 2024
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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12:00
Yoga Nidra: Quiet the Body
Embark on a serene voyage into the heart of Lent in this special edition of Exploring Peace Meditations. Through the gentle practice of yoga-nidra, we journey together into a state of deep relaxation and spiritual focus, mirroring the qui...
March 01, 2024
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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22:01
Centering Prayer: Quiet
Take just 15 minutes to sit in the quiet of Centering Prayer. The quietude we encounter together is not an escape but a wellspring of God's strength, love, and peace that we bring back into our daily lives. Take a deep breath and p...
February 09, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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20:21