Here are recordings of practices from the 16-session curriculum. These are meant to be an example of how to lead these practices; in general, students prefer hearing the voices of their own teachers.

 

Session 1:

Sunbathing
Compassionate Friend
(also in Session 16)

Session 2:

Supportive Gestures (video)

 

Session 3:

Soles of the Feet (video)

 

Session 4:

Compassionate Body Scan

Session 5:

Affectionate Breathing
Three Soothing Breaths

Session 6:

Kindness for Someone You Care About
Finding Kindness Phrases

Session 7:

A Person Just Like Me
Calm Music Practice
(also in Session 15)

Session 12:

Giving and Receiving Compassion

Session 13:

Noticing Sounds
Soften, Support, Open

Session 14:

Exploring Unmet Needs