Meditation with Ashley Brown

44. The Magic of Stillness (Part 2) | Dharma - Insight #23

In this episode Ash explores how the stillness and silence within meditation connect us to Dharma; the natural order, rhythm, and intelligence that governs life itself.
 
Explore how meditation helps us realign with nature’s flow, rediscover our deeper purpose, and remember that we are already being carried by something far greater than the mind’s control.
 
Topics covered:
• How stillness and silence become portals into Dharma
• The true meaning of Dharma - beyond duty or destiny
• Meditation as a way of aligning with nature’s intelligence
• The difference between universal Dharma and individual Dharma
• Why health (Svastha) literally means “being established in the Self”
• The intersection between modern science and ancient Ayurveda 
• Recognising resistance and the ways we block life’s natural flow
• The relationship between stillness, clarity and right action
• The collaboration between your little self and higher Self
• The “rowboat” metaphor 
• The long lost language of the universe
• Remembering that the same force that moves nature also moves you
 
Hopefully this episode helps you understand Dharma, and how stillness can help you align with it.
 
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Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

43. Magic of Stillness (Part 1) | Clarity - Insight #22

In this episode, Ash explores the magic of stillness, revealing how quieting the body and mind opens access to the deeper layers of clarity, perception and wisdom. Discover how stillness becomes a living practice that transforms how you see and experience the movement of life.
 
Topics covered:
Ancient wisdom traditions on stillness
Helpful analogies for practice
How stillness and subtlety create clarity
How the past lives in the body as conditioning
“We don’t see things as they are, but as we are”
How inner state shapes perception and reaction
The quiet intelligence of body wisdom
Switching background and foreground of experience
Two kinds of clarity - Purpose and Pure Being
How awareness transforms personality into essence
 
These insights invite you to see stillness not as withdrawal, but as a powerful tool for awakening, a way to connect with the subtle undercurrent of life that’s often missed rushing around inside the world of ‘doing’. 
 
I hope you enjoy!
 
🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashbrown.meditation📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com
 
Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

42. What Is Vipassana? A Buddhist Path to Inner Peace

 
In this episode, I explore Vipassana meditation, one of the world’s most ancient and transformative mindfulness practices. You’ll learn its origins, core philosophy, what really happens in a 10-day silent meditation retreat, and why its teachings continue to influence my own practice.
 
Although Vipassana isn’t the technique I use daily, the Buddhist principles behind it, including the law of impermanence and the cultivation of equanimity, have deeply shaped my understanding of meditation.
 
What l cover in this episode:
 
What “Vipassana” means and its Buddhist meditation origins
How the Buddha taught Vipassana as an antidote to suffering and misery
The 3 pillars of Vipassana: Sila (ethics), Samadhi (mind mastery), and Punya (wisdom)
Why the breath and bodily sensation are the anchors of the practice
The difference between objective truth and subjective truth in meditation
A behind-the-scenes look at a 10-day Vipassana retreat — rules, schedule, and challenges
The Buddhist law of impermanence (Anicca) and why it’s life-changing
Equanimity as the antidote to craving and aversion
How contemplating death can help us embrace life fully
My personal challenges, breakthroughs, and takeaways from Vipassana in India
Why Vipassana works for some people — and why it might not suit everyone
 
Whether you’ve been curious about Vipassana or are considering a silent meditation retreat, hopefully you find this episode insightful in your own practise and experience of life. 
 
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20 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice

Here is a simple 20 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice.
 
No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. 
 
Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice.  Enjoy, the quiet space in between to explore any meditation technique you like.
 
Enjoy your practice!

15 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice

Here is a simple 15 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice.
 
No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. 
 
Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice.  Enjoy, the quiet space in between to explore any meditation technique you like.
 
Enjoy your practice!

10 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice

Here is a simple 10 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice.
 
No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. 
 
Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice.  Enjoy, the quiet space in between to explore any meditation technique you like.
 
Enjoy your practice!

5 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice

Here is a simple 5 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice.
 
No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. 
 
Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice.  Enjoy, the quiet space in between to explore any meditation technique you like.
 
Enjoy your practice!

41. The Power of Stillness - Insight #21

Stillness is absolutely not supposed to feel like a trap… 
 
In meditation, you never want to feel stuck inside your own skin. Stillness is not about forcing silence or stilling the mind but rather it’s about choosing to meet yourself fully.
 
In this episode we will explore how stillness can becomes a powerful tool which opens the doorway to subtler layers awareness, deeper healing and intuitive clarity.
 
Topics covered:• Why stillness should never feel like a trap
• The difference between force and choice
• The physical, energetic, and mental benefits of stillness
• The Subtle Body and how to sense it
• Making the subtle obvious
• The principle of Spanda — the pulse of life
• The blessing of intuition and inner guidance
Hopefully this conversation helps you to view the act of stillness not as confinement, but as a beautiful gateway towards transformation. Listen now and learn how to use stillness as a tool for awareness, healing, and awakening.
 
🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashbrown.meditation📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com
 
Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

40. The Misconception of Stillness - Insight #20

In this episode Ash explores one of the biggest myths or misconceptions in meditation. This is the idea that you must remain perfectly still the entire time. 
 
In this episode I cover:
The common misconception
Where the “sit perfectly still” myth came from
Practises that life affirming 
Why you’re not bound to the first position you choose
How pain contracts body-mind-energy
How mindful movements/adjustments create expansion
The difference between fidgeting and intentional, mindful movement
• Movement that doesn’t compromise the integrity of presence
• How comfort in the body supports deeper awareness
• Stillness as a tool for discernment, not a trap
Simple ways to free yourself from feeling stuck
 
By the end, hopefully you’ll see that moving mindfully within stillness doesn’t compromise meditation, but makes the experience richer and more sustainable.
 
After all, if we can’t move mindfully in the quiet, serenity of a seated meditation practice… What chance to we have in the heart of daily life?
 
🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashbrown.meditation 📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com
 
Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day
 

39. A Short Guided Meditation To Start The Day (Full)

 
Join Ash in a quick easy meditation practise to establish contact with yourself before heading out into the business of the day.
 
This meditation has been created to slip easily into your morning routine.
All you need is a comfortable space.
Sitting upright is recommended, but if it feels better to lie down, follow what allows your body to be at ease. 
 
So, with that being said... Sit back, relax and enjoy!
 
🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashbrown.meditation📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com
 
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