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Tag: Meditation Guide

How to Get Better Sleep with Meditation

how to get better sleep with meditation

How to Get Better Sleep with Meditation Better sleep with meditation is crucial to living a life of well-being. It’s not always the easiest to accomplish, though. Doctors recommend at least 8 hours of sleep at night to improve mood and physical health. Doesn’t that sound nice? You may be thinking that it’s easier said […]

Meditation Teacher Training Tips for Gathering Your Energy

Meditation Teacher Training Tips for Gathering Your Energy

Meditation Teacher Training Tips for Gathering Your Energy We can look at meditation teacher training as learning about art and magic in doing nothing. It is considered an instant energy booster and stress reliever. Believe me this is my favorite about meditation. “I’m so tired, wish I had more energy.” You hear yourself saying this […]

Mindfulness: Dealing with Mind Wandering

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Dr Itai Ivtzan Meditation slowly permeates your everyday life. Dealing with mind wandering, We frequently think of meditation as a practice that lasts for a determined length of time, and is confined to the specific time of the meditative practice – mornings and evenings, for example. But meditation is not an isolated island in your […]

How to Practice Mindfulness to Reduce Chronic Pain

how to practice mindfulness to reduce chronic pain

How to practice mindfulness to reduce chronic pain When we practice mindfulness, we’re practicing the art of creating space for ourselves—space to think, space to breathe, space between ourselves and our reactions. In recent years, awareness of the concept of mindfulness has increased. It has been used to manage stress, improve focus, and has made […]

Meditation Teacher Training—Learning All About Mindfulness Meditation

All About Mindfulness

Meditation Teacher Training—Learning All About Mindfulness Meditation Have you ever wondered how mindfulness became so popular? To this day, you can find lots about learning all about mindfulness and a ton of different kinds of mindfulness practices! It all started from the mindfulness-based stress reduction course and now there are lots of practices like mindful […]

Can You Listen to Music While Meditating

can you listen to music while meditating

Can You Listen to Music While Meditating When you play music while meditating it will provide you with a lot of calm. Gentle music creates a calmer environment which makes meditation more effective. Many people group meditation with all other forms of relaxation, so it only makes sense that people who love winding down to […]

Authentic Yoga Practice

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Dr Itai Ivtzan Authentic yoga practice is an exploration in relationship. Yoga is one of the most prominent well-being practices today. Even if you are not currently practicing, or have not practiced in the past, you have probably thought about joining a Yoga class. In the US alone, it is a market that is worth […]

Have you ever heard of music meditation?

Have you ever heard of music meditation

Have you ever heard of music meditation? I first heard about music meditation from our meditation teacher training program. Our meditation teacher even mentioned that it is an excellent practice for meditation beginners and perfectionists because the process is more straightforward and more instantly relaxing than other forms of practice. You do know how music […]

Being Present: The art of Mindfulness Meditation

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Dr Itai Ivtzan The art of Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of focusing on the present moment while calmly observing your thoughts and feelings can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and deepen empathy with others. This term is frequently used in spiritual jargon and must be fully understood. Most of the time we are away from […]

Mindfulness Training Online— Mindfulness Stories

Mindfulness Stories

Mindfulness Training Online— Mindfulness Stories You cannot deny the popularity of mindfulness stories! You’ve either heard or read it already somewhere. Here are just two of the stories I encountered during my meditation teacher training. Before you continue you might like to consider our free worksheet on exploring “Meditation Guide”. Please download this worksheet here. […]

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Carolyn Freyer-Jones

Kickstart Your Coaching Practice

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to coaching education. Carolyn is associated with practical coaching training and learning resources, supporting coaches and leaders in developing effective, ethical, and reflective coaching practices.
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Rob Willson

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

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Coach and educator contributing to leadership and coaching skills development. Rob is involved in professional training contexts, supporting the application of coaching tools and methodologies in organisational settings.
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Prof. Ilona Boniwell

Positive Psychology Coaching

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Professor of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Ilona is a pioneer of applied positive psychology education in Europe and has founded and led postgraduate programmes in the field. Her work focuses on wellbeing, resilience, strengths, and evidence-based positive psychology interventions.
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Jon Williams

Coaching for Performance

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Coach and contributor to professional coaching education and training programmes. Jon is involved in leadership and coaching development initiatives, supporting skill-building and reflective practice within organisational and coaching contexts.
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Prof. Erik de Haan

Relational Coaching

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Professor, executive coach, and leading expert in coaching supervision. Erik is widely recognised for his contributions to relational coaching, organisational development, and reflective practice, supporting both individual coaches and leadership systems worldwide.
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Prof. Peter Hawkins

The Coaching Relationships

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Professor of Leadership and a leading authority in systemic team coaching and coaching supervision. Peter works internationally with boards, leadership teams, and organisations, and has written extensively on leadership, coaching culture, and systemic change.
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Prof. David Clutterbuck

Goals

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One of the world’s most influential figures in coaching and mentoring. Professor Clutterbuck has authored and co-authored foundational texts in coaching, mentoring, and organisational development. His work has shaped global standards for coaching practice, supervision, and mentoring relationships.
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Devon White

Communication

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Coach and leadership development practitioner involved in contemporary coaching education. Devon has contributed to professional coaching programmes and discussions alongside established academics and practitioners in the coaching field.
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Linda Aspey

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to professional coaching education. Linda is recognised within the coaching psychology and leadership development community for her involvement in learning programmes, events, and reflective coaching practice.
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Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott

Psychological Foundations

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Executive coach, author, and pioneer in the coaching profession. Often referred to as “The Mother of Coaching,” Dr. Carter-Scott has been a leading voice in personal and professional development since the 1970s. She is a bestselling author and has trained coaches and leaders worldwide in motivation, leadership, change, and self-esteem.
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Prof. Jonathan Passmore

An Introduction to Coaching

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Chartered Psychologist, Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change, executive coach, and author. Jonathan has published extensively in coaching psychology, leadership, and organisational change, including numerous academic articles and books. He bridges academic research and applied practice, contributing globally to coach education and evidence-based coaching.
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Dr. D. Ivan Young

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, educator, and thought leader in professional and relationship-focused coaching. Dr. Young is frequently featured alongside senior coaching scholars and practitioners in advanced coaching education and professional development settings, contributing to the evolution of reflective and relational coaching practice.
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Catherine Bell

Psychological Foundations

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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). Catherine specializes in leadership transitions, executive presence, and sustainable performance. Her work combines positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and strategic leadership development to help leaders thrive while maintaining wellbeing and purpose.
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Yannick Jacob

An Introduction to Coaching

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Existential Coach, Positive Psychologist, Coach Trainer, and Supervisor. Yannick is the Programme Lead for the Accredited Certificate in Integrative Coaching at the School of Positive Transformation. He has taught coaching, positive psychology, and personal development at institutions including the University of East London, Animas Centre for Coaching, and The School of Life. His work integrates existential philosophy, coaching psychology, and human development to support meaningful change in individuals and leaders.
Mindfulness Stories

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