Feeling safe, sound, and at peace while you travel, by Rohan Gunatillake
Meditative Story
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4.6 • 3.1K Ratings
🗓️ 14 December 2023
⏱️ 14 minutes
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Summary
Whether it’s by train, plane, or automobile, travel can produce a lot of stress in both the body and mind. Luckily, there are some simple things we can do to provide ourselves with relief. This week, Rohan shares a meditation designed for the busy travel season, aimed at grounding your body in the present moment no matter where you’re coming from or where you’re going.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, it's Rohan. Where I live in Glasgow, Scotland, we're approaching the winter holidays and colder weather. |
| 0:08.0 | If snow isn't your favourite and you're dreaming of a warmer location, I want to recommend a show that can take you across the world, wherever you may be listening. |
| 0:18.5 | It's called Women Who Travel, from Conde Nask Traveller. |
| 0:23.7 | Each episode will transport you to a new place, |
| 0:27.0 | like the ancient ruins of Pompeii, |
| 0:29.6 | or the jaw-dropping peaks of Bhutan. Host Lale Arakoglu shares her 10 years of experience |
| 0:36.5 | as an endlessly curious global journalist and the stories of self-identifying women travellers. Like on our show, women who travel will |
| 0:45.9 | immerse you in sounds from across the globe. You can find women who travel wherever you |
| 0:52.3 | get to your podcasts. |
| 0:54.0 | During this busy and exciting time of year, we'd like to offer a meditation designed to provide |
| 1:08.4 | extra support for any upcoming travel plans you might have. |
| 1:13.0 | If you're looking for one of our classic |
| 1:15.0 | medative story episodes, |
| 1:17.0 | we encourage you to check out the rest of our library. |
| 1:20.0 | As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be traveling, crossing great |
| 1:29.5 | expanses to be with friends and loved ones during this magical time of the year. |
| 1:35.0 | For me and my family, that means a long road trip down to my sisters. |
| 1:41.0 | For you, it might be a flight. Flying and travel in general can be a |
| 1:48.6 | source of stress and anxiety for many of us with With so many logistics to sort through, so many crowds and |
| 1:57.0 | long lines, so much that feels out of our control. It's not how any of us would like to spend this special time. |
| 2:07.0 | So, as you settle into your seat, your bag safely stowed in the trunk or overhead compartment. |
| 2:16.0 | Closing the eyes if you are able. |
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