• Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

  • By: Sean Fargo
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Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

By: Sean Fargo
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  • Mindfulness Exercises Podcast: Elevate your mindfulness and meditations with the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast. Hosted by Sean Fargo, a former Buddhist monk and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, this podcast offers guided meditations, mindfulness teacher trainings, and expert interviews with renowned teachers like Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Oren Sofer, Jud Brewer, Susan Kaiser Greenland, David Treleaven, and Cory Muscara. Sean, a sought-after mindfulness teacher and coach, specializes in helping mindfulness seekers and teachers build confidence, credibility, and resilience. Designed for those looking to deepen their presence, navigate mindfulness meditation teaching challenges, or integrate mindfulness into their professional lives, the podcast provides actionable insights and proven strategies. With practical wisdom and inspiring stories, you'll gain tools to embody mindfulness, support others, and reconnect with what truly matters. We talk about mindfulness of breathing, body scans, non-violent communication, meditation music, sleep meditations, guided meditations, visualizations, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and self-compassion. Want to certify to teach mindfulness meditation? Learn about our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification at MindfulnessExercises.com/Certify Subscribe now and enhance your level of care, embodied presence, and resilience.
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Episodes
  • The Real Purpose of Mindfulness

    The Real Purpose of Mindfulness
    Feb 6 2025
    In this thought-provoking episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions about mindfulness: that it’s about clearing the mind, suppressing emotions, or striving for constant calm. Instead, true mindfulness is about meeting whatever arises—thoughts, emotions, and sensations—with openness, curiosity, and non-judgment. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will challenge the way you think about your mindfulness practice and help you embrace mindfulness as a way of being, rather than something to achieve. What You’ll Discover: Why mindfulness isn’t about controlling or eliminating thoughts. The difference between being with an experience versus fixing it. How to meet emotions—like fear, anger, or distraction—with gentle awareness. The hidden ways we use mindfulness as an escape rather than a tool for presence. Practical ways to integrate true mindfulness into daily life and teaching. Sean reminds us that mindfulness is not about transcending discomfort—it’s about turning toward it with kindness, acceptance, and a willingness to explore. Timestamps: [00:01:00] The Myth of Mindfulness – Why mindfulness isn’t about stopping thoughts or emotions. [00:05:00] Meeting Life As It Is – The power of presence without resistance. [00:10:00] How We Misuse Mindfulness – Recognizing when mindfulness becomes avoidance. [00:15:00] Exploring Emotional Layers – How to be with emotions rather than suppress them. [00:25:00] Bringing Mindfulness into Teaching & Coaching – A guide for facilitators and mindfulness teachers. [00:30:00] Practical Integration – How to embody mindfulness in everyday life. 👇 Explore more resources from Sean Fargo and learn how to teach mindfulness with confidence! 📜 Become Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification: https://bit.ly/MindfulnessCertify Trauma-Sensitivity Teaching Certification: https://bit.ly/METraumaSensitiveMindfulnessCourse 🌱 Be a Part of our Growing Community Mindfulness Exercises Website: http://mindfulnessexercises.com/ Connect Community for Mindfulness Teachers: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/connect-mindfulness-community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mindfulness.Exercises/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfulness-exercises/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/exercising.mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Use Retreats to Deepen Your Mindfulness and Teaching

    Use Retreats to Deepen Your Mindfulness and Teaching
    Feb 3 2025
    In this transformative episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the profound impact of retreats on mindfulness practice and teaching. Drawing from his experience as a former Buddhist monk and seasoned mindfulness teacher, Sean shares personal insights on why retreats can be one of the most powerful ways to deepen your mindfulness journey. Whether you're considering attending your first retreat, leading one, or simply curious about the practice, this episode offers a roadmap for understanding how retreats cultivate inner clarity, self-compassion, and a deeper sense of presence. What You’ll Discover: Why retreats are one of the most effective ways to deepen mindfulness practice. How stepping away from daily distractions enhances inner awareness. The stages of a retreat experience—from initial resistance to deep transformation. Practical tips for preparing for and integrating retreat learnings into daily life. The role of gentleness, curiosity, and surrender in retreat practice. Sean emphasizes that retreats are not about escaping reality, but about coming home to yourself—shedding distractions, breaking mental patterns, and embracing a greater sense of ease and presence. Timestamps: [00:01:00] The Transformative Power of Retreats – Why retreats are an essential tool for mindfulness practitioners and teachers. [00:05:00] Lessons from Silent Retreats – Sean shares experiences from his two years in retreat as a Buddhist monk. [00:10:00] The Challenge of Stillness – How facing discomfort leads to profound inner breakthroughs. [00:15:00] Gentle Awareness & Self-Compassion – Learning to meet yourself with kindness during a retreat. [00:25:00] Common Retreat Structures – Exploring different formats, from silent retreats to at-home retreats. [00:30:00] Integrating Retreat Lessons into Daily Life – How to transition back into everyday routines with presence and sensitivity. 👇 Explore more resources from Sean Fargo and learn how to start your own mindfulness journey! 📜 Become Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification: https://bit.ly/MindfulnessCertify Trauma-Sensitivity Teaching Certification: https://bit.ly/METraumaSensitiveMindfulnessCourse 🌱 Be a Part of our Growing Community Mindfulness Exercises Website: http://mindfulnessexercises.com/ Connect Community for Mindfulness Teachers: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/connect-mindfulness-community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mindfulness.Exercises/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfulness-exercises/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/exercising.mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Meeting Your Mindfulness Students Where They Are

    Meeting Your Mindfulness Students Where They Are
    Jan 30 2025
    In this insightful episode of Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean explores the art of understanding your mindfulness students’ unique journeys. With years of experience as a mindfulness teacher and former Buddhist monk, Sean shares practical tools and frameworks to assess and support students’ growth with compassion and curiosity. Whether you’re guiding individuals or groups, this episode offers a roadmap for meeting your students where they are and helping them deepen their practice. What You’ll Discover: The importance of honoring your students’ experiences and perceptions. How to use frameworks like body-heart-head and safety-contentment-connection to assess growth. The role of trauma sensitivity in mindfulness teaching and practice. Tips for using language, patterns, and curiosity to explore students’ inner landscapes. Sean emphasizes the value of approaching your students with openness, avoiding assumptions, and collaborating to uncover what’s present in their experiences. Timestamps: [00:01:00] The Importance of Practice: How meditation deepens self-awareness and understanding. [00:03:00] Honoring Students’ Experiences: Avoiding assumptions and meeting students with openness. [00:10:00] Trauma Sensitivity in Practice: Tailoring mindfulness techniques for those with trauma. [00:20:00] Frameworks for Growth: Using body-heart-head and safety-contentment-connection models. [00:30:00] Language and Patterns: Listening to students’ words and exploring their emotional landscapes. 👇 Explore more resources from Sean Fargo and learn how to start your own mindfulness journey! 📜 Become Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification: https://bit.ly/MindfulnessCertify Trauma-Sensitivity Teaching Certification: https://bit.ly/METraumaSensitiveMindfulnessCourse 🌱 Be a Part of our Growing Community Mindfulness Exercises Website: http://mindfulnessexercises.com/ Connect Community for Mindfulness Teachers: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/connect-mindfulness-community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mindfulness.Exercises/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfulness-exercises/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/exercising.mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins

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