A Meditation on Fostering Inclusivity with the Brahma Viharas/Divine Abodes with Anne Roise

A Meditation on Fostering Inclusivity with the Brahma Viharas/Divine Abodes with Anne Roise

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Rick Hanson
1 Video View·Feb 8, 2025

This meditation from Anne Roise guides you through a gentle practice of breath awareness, grounding, and deepening your connection to the body and mind. Beginning with the "Three-Breath Journey" to regulate the nervous system, it invites you to soften, release tension, and cultivate a sense of ease. The practice then explores the four Brahma Viharas—Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity—helping you recognize and nurture these qualities in yourself and others. Through reflection and presence, this meditation fosters resilience, emotional balance, and a deep sense of connection to the shared human experience.

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