What makes a good meditation teacher? In this episode Kelly shares her personal insights into this, but also shares that the alums of her meditation teacher training wrote in on this topic as well and talks about why she chooses to do meditation teacher training differently.
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Fall Equinox (Harvests Of The Heart) Meditation
Make space for new beginnings by releasing old patterns, and then cultivating gratitude for the harvests of the heart in this guided meditation. This practice is inspired by the energy and themes of the fall equinox.
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What could change in 7 days? (Activation) W/ Mimi Bouchard
What could change in 60 days? In this guest practice, Mimi Bouchard leads an Activation (one of Kelly's favorites) to help you imagine what could change in just 7 days. Try Activations free for 14 days -www.activations.com/mindful
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HOW to Feel More Present, Confident, + Magnetic (Even When Life Feels Hectic)
Try Activations for 14 days free- www.activations.com/mindful
In this freeform episode Kelly connects with new friend Mimi Bouchard to talk about her work, how she helps women upgrade their lives, why her app Activations are a personal favorite of Kelly's and how Activations are different than meditation, plus a conversation about becoming your best self, and how to rewire your mindset around money.
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Rainy Day Relaxation Meditation
Relax, unwind and release tension physically and mentally in this rainy day relaxation meditation. This practice starts with a body scan and ends with guided imagery of relaxing during a rainy day.
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Short, weekly guided meditations to help you stress less, sleep better, and live more mindfully. Each week, join Kelly Smith—meditation teacher, author, and founder of Yoga For You—for simple yet powerful guided practices that are 20 minutes or less and cover real-life needs like meditation for anxiety, meditation for stress relief, sleep meditation, morning meditation, boosting self-esteem, and creating a daily mindfulness ritual.
Mindful in Minutes is an intentional, no-fluff meditation podcast for busy, open-hearted people navigating stress, overwhelm, and the desire to live with more ease and intention. Kelly delivers soothing guided practices, practical mindfulness tools, and heartfelt guidance so you can feel calmer, more centered, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels aligned and peaceful—one meditation at a time.
Whether you’re navigating personal growth, everyday challenges, or the desire to create more balance, each episode is designed to help you feel calmer, more centered, and in tune with your own inner wisdom.
Known for her warm, grounded, and heartfelt style, Kelly draws on over a decade of experience teaching thousands of students worldwide to deliver guided meditations, mindfulness tools, and breathwork techniques you can weave into your day. Listeners come to find peace, sleep better, manage stress, and feel more present and connected—walking away from each episode with a little more calm, clarity, and ease, one mindful moment at a time.