Out of the Clouds - Waking Heart

Gifts of Light - A Solstice Metta Guided Practice

On the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, Anne Mühlethaler, MMTCP-certified teacher, reflects on her Sunday rituals: tending to her plants, warming her voice before sitting to guide her weekly Metta meditation for Insight Timer. That evening, she noticed how the fairy lights in her living room brought unexpected comfort on a dark, gray afternoon. This small moment sparked a meditation on the metaphor of inner light. Just as the solstice marks a turning point where light begins to return, metta (also known as Loving Kindness) practice reconnects us to the flame we each carry within—our capacity for warmth, radiance, and love. This episode opens with a short talk exploring the connection between the solstice and our inner light, followed by a guided metta meditation recorded live.  The practice moves through the traditional recipients—self, loved one, benefactor, neutral person, and challenging person—with an invitation to visualise each being's inner light and to explore phrases like "May I remember my inner light" and "May I shine bright." For more information and to access further guided meditations or to listen to Anne's podcast, Out of the Clouds, head over to AnneVMuhlethaler.com [https://letrente.com/landingpage] For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter The Metta View at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/]. Find Anne's guided meditations on https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]. Check out her first online course, Loving Kindness 101 [https://insig.ht/04hfEKn9uFb]! For live meditations subscribe: https://lu.ma/letrentelu.ma/letrente [http://lu.ma/letrente]. IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/] & @annvi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Short Daily Metta Practice - Guided meditation

In this guided meditation, certified teacher and Le Trente founder Anne V Mühlethaler starts with acknowledging the reality of our busy schedules while offering a complete yet condensed loving kindness practice that can be easily integrated into daily life. Yes, it's hard to fit meditation in, and yes, it's also worth the effort. The session begins with grounding breathwork—three intentional breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth—followed by setting a personal intention for the practice. Anne then guides listeners through a unique approach to metta meditation that differs from traditional sequences. Rather than starting with self-directed loving kindness, the practice begins by bringing a loved one to mind—someone with whom we share an easy, uncomplicated relationship. After sending well wishes to this person, Anne introduces a distinctive element: imagining this loved one looking back at us and offering the same phrases of loving kindness in return. This creates a beautiful reciprocal exchange that helps open the heart. From this heart-opened state of receiving love, listeners then direct the same well wishes toward themselves—"May I be well, may I be happy, may I feel peaceful, may I feel loved." Anne acknowledges that self-directed metta can feel tender and gently suggests placing hands on the heart for additional comfort and support. The meditation expands outward as we send loving kindness to all beings everywhere, using visualization to connect with the universal nature of these wishes. Anne closes by offering the merits of our practice for the benefit of all beings in all directions. This accessible practice demonstrates that even brief moments of loving kindness can cultivate profound heart opening and compassion, making it perfect for those seeking to maintain a consistent metta practice within the constraints of modern life. For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter The Metta View at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/]. Find Anne's guided meditations on https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]. Check out her first online course, Loving Kindness 101 [https://insig.ht/04hfEKn9uFb]! For live meditations subscribe: https://lu.ma/letrentelu.ma/letrente [http://lu.ma/letrente]. IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/] & @annvi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Connection and intention, a guided reflection for event creators

Whether you are a seasoned host or beginner, or even an industry specialist, explore the power of empathy to help you connect to your guests' needs and power up the experience and the connection at your next gathering. Harness the power of your intention into your next meeting, or event or gathering.   If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback.    And thank you  so much for listening!    For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/].    Find Anne's guided meditations and courses on Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]   For live meditations on Zoom, look up the schedule on MeetUp.  [https://www.meetup.com/mindfulness-meditation-geneva/] and follow Anne on social media: IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/]  and @annvi [https://www.instagram.com/annvi/] For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter The Metta View at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/]. Find Anne's guided meditations on https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]. Check out her first online course, Loving Kindness 101 [https://insig.ht/04hfEKn9uFb]! For live meditations subscribe: https://lu.ma/letrentelu.ma/letrente [http://lu.ma/letrente]. IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/] & @annvi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Loving Kindness for Mentors

This is a guided Mettā meditation, also known as Loving Kindness, dedicated towards our mentors. Anne V Mühlethaler, coach and MMTCP certified mindfulness meditation teacher, starts the session by inviting us to bring an intention to mind, for clarity. Then she invites us to bring to mind a being, a person who has inspired us in some way — whether they were an official or more of an undercover mentor — who lit our path and helped us in some way.  In this practice, we consider the qualities of our mentor that we want to emulate, to nurture. Then we hold this person in our mind’s eye and we repeat phrases of well-wishes. We sendLoving Kindness with gratitude directed toward this first mentor, and then toward a second.  Anne closes the practice by inviting us to imagine our caring mentors sending us the same well wishes of Loving Kindness. In an energetic gratitude loop of metta, Anne invites us to direct Loving Kindness to ourselves, ending with our own mentor wish: “May I too become a beacon, radiating guidance and inspiration.   May I too be a mentor, illuminating the  path for those in need of clarity and direction, whether I support them in their personal life or in their career.”    If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback.    And thank you  so much for listening!    For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/].    Find Anne's guided meditations and courses on Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]   For live meditations on Zoom, look up the schedule on MeetUp.  [https://www.meetup.com/mindfulness-meditation-geneva/] and follow Anne on social media: IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/]  and @annvi [https://www.instagram.com/annvi/] For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter The Metta View at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/]. Find Anne's guided meditations on https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]. Check out her first online course, Loving Kindness 101 [https://insig.ht/04hfEKn9uFb]! For live meditations subscribe: https://lu.ma/letrentelu.ma/letrente [http://lu.ma/letrente]. IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/] & @annvi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

An introduction to Loving Kindness - guided practice

In this guided meditation, coach and certified mindfulness meditation teacher Anne V Muhlethaler leads listeners through a transformative Loving Kindness (also known as Mettā) meditation.  The practice begins with a focus on setting a meaningful intention, followed by a calming breathing exercise to help participants find presence and relaxation. Anne then guides listeners through loving-kindness wishes, starting with sending them toward themselves then extending to a loved one, then a neutral person, before turning to send the same well wishes towards a challenging individual. The meditation culminates with repeating these universal well wishes and sending them to all beings, fostering a deep sense of connection and compassion. Anne emphasises the importance of understanding one's motivation for meditation and encourages reflection on personal experiences of wellness, happiness, peace, and love. The session is enriched with a quote from the Buddha, highlighting the power of a well-trained mind.  Anne concludes with expressions of gratitude, encouraging listeners to care for themselves and reflect on their practice. This meditation is a valuable tool for cultivating kindness and compassion, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking inner peace and connection. If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback.    And thank you  so much for listening!    For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/].    Find Anne's guided meditations and courses on Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]   For live meditations on Zoom, look up the schedule on MeetUp.  [https://www.meetup.com/mindfulness-meditation-geneva/] and follow Anne on social media: IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/]  and @annvi [https://www.instagram.com/annvi/] For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter The Metta View at https://annevmuhlethaler.com [https://annevmuhlethaler.com/]. Find Anne's guided meditations on https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler [https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler]. Check out her first online course, Loving Kindness 101 [https://insig.ht/04hfEKn9uFb]! For live meditations subscribe: https://lu.ma/letrentelu.ma/letrente [http://lu.ma/letrente]. IG: @_outoftheclouds [https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/] & @annvi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.